Games of the Sea.Spirit of Courage.
सागर का खेल, साहस का मेल
India's premier integrated national sports & family platform uniting seafarers, ports, shipping companies, PSUs, MTIs, shipyards and maritime families.
Days Remaining
Shaping India's Sporting Future
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Shri Shantanu Thakur
Hon'ble Minister of State
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS
Chairman, Core Committee
Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA)
Padmashri Ganpat Patel (D.Lit.)
President & Patron-in-Chief
Ganpat University
Prof. (Dr.) Mahendra Sharma
Group Pro Chancellor
Ganpat University
Core Committee
Shri Deependra Singh Bisen
Dy. DG
DGMA
Shri Satish Kamath
PO(I/C)
MMD Kandla
Capt. Shri Girish Phadnis
COO
MASSA
Dr. Girish Patel
Executive Registrar
Ganpat University
Prof. Giriraj Tejra
Executive Dean, FMTS
Ganpat University
Prof. Jitendra Singh Rawat
Executive Dean, CDIE
Ganpat University
Dr. Kamlesh Patel
Assistant Director – Sports
Ganpat University
Strategic Pillars & Workforce Focus
Strengthening athletic potential, physical fitness, and professional excellence across India's growing seafaring workforce.
COMPETE
Nationally governed competition across team, racquet, indoor, aquatic, endurance, specialist and Para disciplines with qualified officiating, transparent draws and published results.
CONNECT
A biennial summit bringing seafarers, port workers, maritime cadets, shore executives, and families together to celebrate shared identity and mutual respect across organisations.
CELEBRATE
Recognising unsung maritime heroes, celebrating women seafarers, honouring veterans, and spotlighting maritime excellence through formal ceremonial recognition and cultural showcases.
BUILD
Establishing an enduring national sports architecture with a digital participant registry, institutional memory, athlete pipelines, and maritime sports culture for decades to come.
What Makes NMG 2027 Different & Distinctive
Transforming professional seamanship into exciting competitive events alongside green sustainability and sports tech innovation.
Maritime Skill Games
Marine Mechanix Challenge, Mariner's Knot Challenge and Heave & Hit — transforming professional seamanship into exciting competitive events.
Technology-Powered Championship
QR accreditation, smart scheduling, live scoring, digital medal tally, athlete dashboards and an integrated Games Command Centre.
Green Games & Blue Economy
Sustainable medals, reusable materials, plastic-free venues, waste segregation, green mobility and environmental awareness.
Maritime Innovation & Startup Arena
Showcasing sports technology, marine safety solutions, wearables, rehabilitation, sports medicine, physiotherapy and nutrition startups.
Maritime Heritage & National Pride
Maritime parade, seafarer stories, ceremonial flag march, maritime bands, cultural programmes and recognition of maritime heroes.
Featured Sporting Disciplines
Olympic-grade team sports, racquets, aquatics, track & field, and inclusive para-events.
Cricket
Premier tennis-ball cricket championship featuring high-octane 15-over clashes across four dedicated stadium venues.
Futsal
Fast-paced, high-intensity 5-a-side futsal tournament testing speed, tactical cohesion, and explosive agility.
Pro Kabaddi
Traditional Indian power sport celebrating courage, super tackles, breathless raiding, and tactical unit defense.
Tug of War
The quintessential maritime showdown of collective raw power, synchronized rhythm, and endurance.
Maritime Marathon
Signature dawn endurance event uniting maritime cadets, seafarers, port officials, and senior leaders.
Golf
Executive championship tournament uniting maritime captains, shipping CEOs, port directors, and professionals.
World-Class Campus & Arenas
Experience Ganpat University's 300+ acre state-of-the-art sporting facility and world-class athletic infrastructure in Kherva, Gujarat.
Ganpat University Campus Aerial View
Take an expansive bird’s-eye aerial walkthrough across Ganpat University’s 300+ acre lush green campus in Kherva, Gujarat, the official host institution, logistics hub, and athlete residential village for the National Maritime Games 2027.
Vikram Neil Sports Academy (VNSA)
Explore championship-grade athletic facilities at Ganpat University's Vikram Neil Sports Academy (VNSA), featuring an Olympic-sized aquatic center, a 2,500+ spectator multi-sport indoor stadium, floodlit athletic tracks, and synthetic sports courts.
Glimpse of Maritime Games 2025
Capturing sporting battles, medal ceremonies, march-past contingents, and the maritime spirit.
Key Events & Highlights of Ganpat University
Showcasing world-class sports arenas, grand auditoriums, student celebrations, and prestigious assemblies.
Ready to Represent Your Organization?
Nominate your shipping company, maritime training institute, shipyard, or port authority organization. Registration includes campus accommodation, match fixtures, and accredited athlete passes.