The Blue Flag beach in Diu that India's beach games are played on

Background

As the tourist season opens on the beaches of this Union Territory, the standing fact about Ghoghla in Diu is that it is a Blue Flag certified beach, and that it is the venue on which the Khelo India Beach Games have been played. The Blue Flag is an international eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating operators that meet standards on water quality, environmental management, safety and services. Khelo India itself is run by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with the Khelo India Beach Games held under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and the national sports federations, and Diu has hosted them as a Union Territory venue.