Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 36th National Games at a grand opening ceremony held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Modi said that the victory of the players and their strong performance also pave the way for the victory of the country in other fields. “The soft power of sports enhances the identity of the nation and the image of the nation manifold. Success starts with action,” said Modi. Union minister for youth affairs and sports Anurag Thakur and other dignitaries also attended the event.