Haldwani, Jan. 26 -- The much-anticipated 38th National Games are set to commence on January 28, and the arrival of athletes has officially begun. With an estimated participation of over 10,000 athletes from across the country, Uttarakhand is abuzz with excitement as preparations reach their final stages. The Triathlon competition will kickstart the games in Haldwani on January 26, with participants traveling from various states to take part in the event. The first batch of athletes arrived at Haldwani today.

Honourable Sports Minister, Rekha Arya, personally welcomed the athletes and expressed her best wishes. She stated, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the teams from various states that have arrived in the land of Uttarakhand...