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National Games: Oppn Parties Slam BJP For Hiring Athletes From Other States To Represent Goa
GoaForward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai: While the 37th National Games began in Goa with Badminton, much before its formal inauguration, the opposition parties have alleged that non-Goan athletes are recruited to represent the coastal state.
GoaForward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai on Thursday hit out at theBJPgovernment stating "wearingGoa’s jersey will not make one Goan."
“Thenationalgamesare upon us, and I wish all theathletescompeting forGoathe very best. All ofGoais praying and wishing to see Goanathleteson the podium. But how Goan isGoa? As a Goemkar [Goan person] I feel disappointed and let down that we’ve to recruit non-Goans torepresentus in many events,” Sardesai posted on social media.
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