In Diu, Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the Beach Games held at the Ghoghala Beach of the Union Territory today. He said that by organising this festival, new dimensions will be established and the culture and tourism will get a boost. Due to this festival, beach sports will also be promoted in other beach-bearing States and Union Territories of the country. Earlier, Mr. Thakur attended the ‘My Bharat’ programme at the Malala Auditorium in Diu. He said that, so far, 45 lakh youth have registered their names in the Mera Bharat platform.
 
Mr. Anurag Thakur says, The Beach Games are being organised from today to the 11th of January at the Ghoghala Beach of the Union Territory. More than 1200 players are participating in this sports festival. A total of eight different sports are included in the Beach Games, including beach volleyball, pencak silat, beach boxing, beach soccer, and sea swimming along with traditional sports such as Malakhambah, beach kabaddi, and tug of war, more than 20 in the beach games. Players from States and Union Territories are participating in the Beach festival. As its subject theme is dolphins, the picture of Dolphins has also been placed in various game paintings and banners. The closing ceremony will be held at the INS Khukhri Memorial. Administrator, Union territory Praful Patel, Member of Parliament Daman & Diu Lalubhai Patel also remained present in the event.