Which state hosted the 35th edition of the National Games in 2015, conducted across multiple venues to encourage participation from different regions?

The correct answer is Kerala . Key Points The 35th National Games of India were hosted by the state of Kerala from January 31 to February 14, 2015 . This was the second time that Kerala organized the National Games, the first being the 27th edition held in 1987 . The event was highly decentralized, with competitions held across seven districts : Thiruvananthapuram , Kollam , Alappuzha , Kochi , Kozhikode , Thrissur , and Kannur . The opening ceremony took place at the Greenfield International Stadium (Sports Hub) in Thiruvananthapuram , which was specifically constructed for these games. The official motto of the 2015 games was Get Set Play , and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) emerged as the overall champions, winning the Raja Bhalendra Singh Trophy . Additional Information Mascot - Ammu: The official mascot was Ammu , a Great Hornbill , which is the official state bird of Kerala . The choice of the mascot was intended to reflect the state's biological diversity and promote wildlife conservation . Goa: Goa hosted the 37th National Games in 2023 after several delays. Assam: The 33rd National Games were organized by Assam in 2007 , primarily in Guwahati . Jharkhand: The 34th National Games took place in Jharkhand in 2011 across cities like Ranchi , Jamshedpur , and Dhanbad .