Goa, Jan. 27 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: The Goa Olympic Association (GOA) has returned back to Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), the cheque of Rs 25.25 lakh issued towards grant-in-aid for the 38th National Games to be held at Uttarakhand, pointing out that the amount sanctioned was much less to the proposed expenses.

The association in its letter to the Executive Director of SAG said that they are returning the cheque issued towards participation grant-in-aid for the 38th National Games as 80 per cent grant-in-aid for athletes and coaches.

The association said that the step has been taken after detailed review of financial support approved by the SAG, which falls short of requirements and benchmarks set in previous edi...