DEHRADUN, Jan. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the National Games in Dehradun on Tuesday as all eyes are currently turned towards Uttarakhand as the state gets ready to host the Games. This is the first time in the history of Uttarakhand to host the National Games, and the Dhami government is closely monitoring every aspect of the arrangements for this sports festival. Players from all over the country are convering in Dehradun for the Games.

A total of 9,545 athletes will participate, with the number of people, including support staff, expected to reach around 16,000. Out of the total 9,857 registered players, 8,627 have already confirmed their participation, excluding golf (104) and Taekwondo (208). With the add...