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TN Min Aadhav Arjuna meets union Min Mandaviya, evinces interest in hosting 2029 National Games

Chennai, June 3 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Minister for Public Works, Highways and Sports Development Aadhav Arjuna on Wednesday met union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum outlining TN’s interest to host the National Games 2029 and sought the union Government's support for comprehensive sports development across the state.
During the meeting, several landmark proposals were presented to position Tamil Nadu as India's premier sporting destination.
Highlighting the State's proven track record in successfully hosting major national and international events, Arjuna presented a compelling vision for hosting the 2029 National Games, which would create a lasting infrastructure legacy and boost the State's sporting ecosystem.
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