[1][2][3] Goa Olympic Association was given hosting rights by the Indian Olympic Association after the closing ceremony held for the 2022 National Games of India at Surat on 13 October 2022.
[citation needed] The games were held across the cities of Mapusa, Panjim, Ponda, Vasco and Margao.
[citation needed] While Cycling (Track) and Golf events were held in Delhi.
[citation needed] The official logo of the games and the mascot, Moga an Indian bison, were unveiled in June 2023.
Additionally, yachting and taekwondo made a return after their exclusion during the previous edition.