Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Sports Council to initiate preparations for holding the 10th National Games within mid-December of this year.
During a meeting held in Baluwatar, Prime Minister Oli asked the bodies concerned to start preparations for the National Games, which is being organized on the eve of the Asia Games scheduled in Japan in 2026.
He reminded careful decision making so that the date and place for the championship would not be changed for the event once announced.
Also the Patron of the NSC, Prime Minister Oli stressed the need for appropriate coordination between the Ministry and NSC leadership.
Minister for Youth and Sports, Teju Lal Chaudhary, Secretary at the Ministry, Dr Hari Prasad Lamsal, NSC Vice-Chairperson Dhurba Acharya, Member-Secretary Tanka Lal Ghising, among others were present on the occasion.