In Chhattisgarh, on the fifth day of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in hockey, weightlifting, and football will take place today in Raipur. Wrestling events will be held in Surguja. Karnataka continues to lead in the medal count with 15 gold medals. Odisha is in second place with nine gold medals, while Assam holds the third position with four gold medals.
The Khelo India Tribal Games began on March 25th and will continue until April 3rd. More than three thousand athletes from 30 states and Union Territories are participating in the event. Competitions are being held in seven disciplines – archery, athletics, football, hockey, swimming, weightlifting, and wrestling. Mallakhamb and Kabaddi have been included as demonstration sports.