Panaji, Aug 16 (TIWN) The tussle between the Goa government and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) continues over the hosting of the 36th National Games in the coastal state, with the Chief Minister insisting that it is up to the Association to decide the dates for the already delayed event.

"IOA has to decide. We have said that it (dates) will be advanced in six months and they have to inform us of the dates. We will be ready," Sawant said reiterating the Goa government's position that the state would be ready to host the games in May 2020, as against November 2019, when they were originally scheduled to be held.