The government has proposed promoting sports tourism in a big way in order to bring more international tourists to Goa. This is a step in the right direction as several countries have given priority to sports tourism. Since Goa is blessed with a vast coastline which is dotted with several world-famous beaches, it would be prudent to give a boost to beach sports. International events in beach football, beach volleyball, basketball and other beach sports need to be promoted on Goan beaches in a big way. This will promote quality tourism and not depict Goa as a haven for drugs, casinos, and a place where liquor flows freely. Every beach needs to have a beach playground and a beach-park of its own. The local youth can use the beach playground on a regular basis and the beach park can be used for recreational purposes. The beach playground can have a mini-stadium built around it to accommodate spectators. These playgrounds can also be used to organize national sports like kabaddi, kho-kho, etc. Organizing national and international beach sports will also boost business activities on the beachfront. This will greatly benefit the locals and the hotel occupancy in the locality will also see an improvement. Goan beaches have a lot to offer to the tourists and not just as a place to have a dip in the seawater and enjoy the sea breeze.
