khelo india tribal games

Raipur, April 7 – The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Chhattisgarh has brought together athletes from tribal communities at various stages of their careers on a single platform. For some, it was an opportunity to gain experience competing in multi-disciplinary events, while for...

Ambikapur, April 4 – The saying "talent needs no introduction" found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from the Siddi community of Karnataka have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals – it reflects the emergence...

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 3 – Karnataka emerged as the overall champions, securing 23 gold medals, along with 8 silver and 7 bronze, at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, which concluded in Raipur on Friday.Odisha came in second with 21 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze...

April 3, Kohima: Nagaland concluded its campaign at the 1st Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Chhattisgarh, securing a total of seven medals across various disciplines.The state's athletes competed in athletics, archery, and wrestling, winning three medals in athletics and four in archery.In...

Raipur, April 3 Praising the Chhattisgarh players for their impressive performance in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced cash prizes for all the medallists and promised a financial windfall for anyone making it to the Olympics.Chhattisgarh finished...

Raipur, April 3 – Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia emphasized the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur on Friday.Both...

Raipur, April 3 The Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) is a "grand confluence" of unity, culture, and sporting excellence, and has emerged as a historic platform for tribal talent, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Friday.Addressing the closing ceremony of the first edition of...

Raipur, April 3 – The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, hosted by Chhattisgarh, concluded on Friday on a high note, with Karnataka emerging as the overall champion.The multi-sport event, aimed at identifying hidden talent from tribal and remote areas of the country, witnessed...

Raipur, April 3 Karnataka emerged as the overall champions with 23 gold medals in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games. A highlight of the final day proceedings here was Jharkhand's Komalika Bari winning the gold medal in the women's recurve archery category, a former world junior champion...

Raipur, April 3 – Former world junior champion Komalika Bari of Jharkhand added the gold medal in women's recurve archery to her mixed triumph, while Arjun Khara of Odisha won the men's recurve category. However, these efforts were not enough for the chasing teams to dislodge Karnataka from the...

President Droupadi Murmu stated today that the sporting talent of the country's youth, including tribal communities, represents a valuable social asset for the nation. In her article titled "Tribal Sports Talent: Our National Pride," President Murmu emphasized that continued strengthening of the...

New Delhi, April 3 – Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared President Droupadi Murmu’s views on Friday that ongoing support for tribal athletes through initiatives like the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports...

Raipur, April 2 – The Chhattisgarh women’s football team continued its strong performance at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final on Thursday, thanks to the individual brilliance of their captain, Kiran Pisda, securing a gold medal.The hosts...

April 2, Kohima: Nagaland has added another medal to its athletics tally at the 1st Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh.Wede T. Mero delivered an outstanding performance to win the gold medal in the men's 10,000 metres event, bringing pride and glory to the state.With this achievement...

Raipur, April 2 Guided by the individual brilliance of their captain, Kiran Pisda, the Chhattisgarh women's football team continued their strong performance in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final to secure a gold medal.The hosts also added the silver...

Wrestlers from Jammu and Kashmir delivered an impressive performance, finishing as runners-up at the 1st Khelo India Tribal Games held in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, from March 25 to April 3.Competing under the auspices of the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, the UT contingent secured a total of...

Ambikapur, April 2 The phrase ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going’ is a well-known expression that highlights the drive to succeed in sports. Debi Daimiri, a wrestler, exemplifies this spirit of resilience and determination in overcoming challenges.The 28-year-old from Dineshpur...

Raipur, April 2 A striker, Kiran Pisda, who started as a forward before developing into a full-back for the national team, transformed into a goalkeeper for her home state Chhattisgarh in the semifinals of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games here.Chhattisgarh defeated Arunachal Pradesh 3-2 to...

Raipur, April 2 – When Kiran Pisda stepped up to take a penalty kick against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games, she drew on all her experience handling challenges and setbacks, which only strengthened her resilience.At 24, Kiran is likely at the peak of her...

Raipur, April 1 Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added a gold medal each to Karnataka's tally, which topped the table, while Chhattisgarh's Gajendra Thakur won a silver in the men's 800m on Day 8 of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday.Dasharath led...