2011 National Games of India
The 2011 National Games of India, also known as the 34th National Games of India and informally as Jharkhand 2011 was the 34th edition of National Games of India, held from 12 February 2011 to 26 February 2011 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Jamshedpur Dhanbad.
2011 National Games Logo By Dilip Kumar Toppo | |
| Host city | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
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| Teams | 36 |
| Athletes | 8511 |
| Events | 444 in 33 sports |
| Opening | 12 February 2011 |
| Closing | 26 February 2011 |
| Opened by | M. O. H. Farook (Governor of Jharkhand) |
| Closed by | Suresh Kalmadi (Chairman of Indian Olympic Association) |
| Athlete's Oath | Deepika Kumari |
| Torch lighter | Sylvanus Dung Dung |
| Main venue | Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium |
Services (Services Sports Control Board – SSCB), which was a combined team of the Indian Armed Forces, retained the overall title with 70 gold medals. Services were presented with the Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy for the champions team. The Maharashtra swimmer Virdhawal Khade who won 12 medals including 8 golds was adjudged the best male athlete while the Delhi swimmer Richa Mishra who won 16 medals including 11 golds was adjudged the best female athlete. The best state award was won by Manipur which won 48 gold medals to finish in second place overall.