NCC National Games to start from 19 October in national capital

The National Cadet Corps is organising the NCC National Games 2013 from 19 to 27 October. 

The beloved mascot Shera of Delhi Common Wealth Games 2010 was adapted as mascot for the ‘First NCC National Games-2013’, with subtle modifications of including a NCC logo on the chest and a NCC cap. 

Shera was considered an appropriate mascot for the First NCC National Games as it represents – aggressiveness, agility, speed and vigour; all requisite traits in a NCC cadet.

This year onwards, the NCC National Games will be conducted in a centralized format in Delhi. The Opening Ceremony of the game will be conducted at Garrison Parade Ground, Delhi Cantoment on 19 October and the games will be inaugurated by Lt Gen Bhalla, PVSM AVSM, DG NCC.

A grand closing ceremony has been planned for 27 October at the same venue and will be graced by the defence minister AK Antony and minister of state for defence Jitendra Singh. The games will have seven disciplines including football, hockey, athletics, table tennis, kabbadi, kho-kho and shooting. 

The event is slated to be an annual feature this year onwards.