The newly formed Andhra Pradesh won the bid to host the 2019 National Games. However, there are many questions looming over the ability of the cash-strapped state to make the mega event a big success since the state is reeling with money crisis.
AP won the bid after Meghalaya withdrew from the bidding in the last minute. AP State Government has already paid Rs 50 lakhs of the total Rs 5 Crore bid money to the Indian Olympic Association and the remaining Rs 4.5 crore will be settled soon.
Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) informed that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu wished to host the prestigious National Games in the capital city Amaravati so that capital city of AP can garner the attention of everyone by successfully organizing the mega event. The much-needed media coverage for Amaravati is necessary to get Investments.
If state govt. can succeed in making 2019 National Games a huge success, TDP will definitely get benefit from it as General Elections will be held in 2019 only. Funds is the only issue.