KARNALI: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said preparations for the 10th National Games are progressing at full pace, with just 30 days remaining before the national sporting event begins.
Marking the start of the 30-day countdown, Pokharel said construction of essential infrastructure, human resource management and resource mobilization were underway through coordination and collaboration among the federal government, Karnali Provincial Government and Birendranagar Municipality.
He stressed that all stakeholders at different levels must fulfil their respective responsibilities with commitment and accountability to ensure the successful organization of the event.
“As the 10th National Games is being hosted in Karnali, I am confident that the provincial and local governments will give due priority to their responsibilities and carry them out effectively,” he said. Pokharel also reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to ensuring the successful completion of the sporting event.
Karnali Province Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi described hosting the 10th National Games as a matter of prestige for the province. He said construction of the stadium infrastructure had been completed and preparations were now focused on accommodation and other facilities to ensure a comfortable stay for athletes and other participants. Similarly, Minister for Social Development Jeet Bahadur Malla said the provincial government would leave no stone unturned to make the event successful.
National Sports Council Member Secretary Ramcharitra Mehta said promotional activities had been intensified to give the competition nationwide visibility and ensure its successful organization. The 10th National Games is scheduled to begin in Surkhet on December 2.
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