Gandhinagar: The Madhavpur Ghed Fair, which embodies Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat,’ will be held from April 6 to April 10, 2025. Organized annually on the auspicious day of Ram Navami, the fair celebrates the wedding of Rukminiji from Arunachal Pradesh and Shri Krishna from Gujarat. This year, along with Porbandar, cultural programs will also be hosted in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Somnath, and Dwarka as part of the celebrations. A key attraction of the fair will be the Beach Sports Festival, organized by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, where more than 600 athletes will participate in various sporting events.

A Thrilling Showcase of Six Games and 600+ Athletes on Madhavpur’s Stunning Shoreline

The grand Madhavpur Ghed Fair is being organized in Porbandar through a joint initiative of the Gujarat government’s tourism department and the Department of Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities. This year, the fair will also showcase a variety of sports events, with a total of 624 athletes—352 men and 272 women—from across the state competing. Set against the scenic backdrop of Madhavpur beach, the event will feature thrilling competitions, including 5 A-side beach football, beach kabaddi, traditional wrestling, tug-of-war, 80-meter and 60-meter beach sprints, and coconut throw.

Athletes from across Gujarat will compete in beach football and beach kabaddi, while local athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their talent in other sports. To ensure a comfortable stay, accommodation will be provided at Natvarsinhji Cricket Hostel, the sports complex, and other local venues in Porbandar and Junagadh. Additionally, transportation arrangements will be made for seamless travel to and from the sports venues.

Gujarat government successfully organized a Beach Sports Festival in Somnath from March 18 to March 21 this year. Now, the Madhavpur Ghed Fair will further extend this initiative, offering athletes another opportunity to showcase their skills through the Beach Sports Festival. This festival serves as a unique platform for athletes to showcase their talent while experiencing the vibrant energy of sports against the stunning backdrop of the coastal landscape. DeshGujarat