National Games 2024/25: Torch rally to reach 99 regions in Uttarakhand, covering 3,823 kms in 35 days

The reverse countdown to the National Games 2024/25 in Uttarakhand has started. Like the Olympics, the torch will be a significant part of the mega sports event in India, and the officials have decided to cover a distance of 3,823 kilometers in the torch rally ahead of the event.

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Sports minister Rekha Arya's efforts have helped Uttarakhand become the host of National Games 2024/25. The entire state is excited to host the mega event, and to ensure the excitement reaches a whole new level, the authorities have planned a lengthy torch rally.

This rally will begin on December 26 from Haldwani. It will reach 99 places over the next 35 days, with 14 torch centres each in Almora and Pauri. This rally will cover all 13 districts of Uttarakhand.

The start date for the National Games 2024/25 event is January 28. Several sports events will be held in Uttarakhand until February 14, which is the closing date for the tournament. Athletes from all parts of the country will compete across different sports.

Complete schedule for Torch Rally in Uttarakhand ahead of National Games 2024/25

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Sports minister Rekha Arya have brought the mega event to Uttarakhand. Now, the officials are working hard to spread awareness about the tournament, and here is the full schedule for the Torch Rally:

Nainital (26-27 December 2024)

Haldwani, Bhimtal, Dhari, Okhalkanda, Betalghat, Bhawali, Nainital, Kaladhungi and Ramnagar.

Udham Singh Nagar (28-29 December 2024)

Kashipur, Jaspur, Bajpur, Gadarpur, Rudrapur, Sitarganj and Khatima.

Champawat (30-31 December 2024)

Banbasa, Tanakpur, Champawat, Lohaghat, Pati and Barakot.

Pithoragarh (1-2 January 2025)

Pithoragarh, Moonakot, Kanalichina, Dharchula, Jauljibi, Madkot, Munsiyari, Thal, Didihat, Berinag and Gangolihat.

Almora (3-5 January 2025)

Danya, Lamgara, Almora, Takula, Hawalbagh, Tarikhet, Tipola, Bhikiyasain, Salt, Syalde, Chaikhutia, Dwarahat, Someshwar and Kausani.

Bageshwar (6-8 January 2025)

Garud, Bageshwar, Kapkot and Gwaldam.

Chamoli (9-11 January 2025)

Dewal, Tharali, Narayanbagh, Gairsain, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, Chamoli, Jyotirmath, Gopeshwar and Pokhari.

Rudraprayag (12-14 January 2025)

Pokhari, Ukhimath, Agastyamuni and Jakholi.

Tehri (15-16 January 2025)

Ghansali, New Tehri, Kirtinagar, Devprayag, Narendranagar and Chamba.

Uttarkashi (17-19 January 2025)

Chinyalisaur, Dunda, Uttarkashi, Bhatwadi, Barkot, Purola, Mori, Naugaon and Mussoorie.

Haridwar (20-21 January 2025)

Haridwar, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Khanpur and Laksar.

Pauri (22-24 January 2025)

Pauri, Kotdwar, Lansdowne, Rikhnikhal, Bironkhal, Dhumakot, Thalisain, Pabau, Pauri, Kaljikhal, Satpuli, Gumkhal, Yamkeshwar, Laxmanjhula and Rishikesh.

Dehradun (25-27 January 2025)

Dehradun.