khelo india tribal games

Raipur, April 1 State Sports Minister Raksha Khadse said on Wednesday that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games have given a new direction to Chhattisgarh, which was previously "known for Naxalism" and was perceived as "backward".Khadse visited Raipur as part of the ongoing Games and praised...

Ambikapur, April 1 – When Jammu and Kashmir’s Hamam Hussain isn’t practicing wrestling, he helps his elder brother deliver milk door-to-door. Hussain and his brother have been selling milk to support their family since their father died five years ago, while also pursuing their wrestling...

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), April 1 On December 29, 2025, Bethlyne Grace Makri's coaches at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC) in Shillong suddenly noticed a spark in her as a race walker. Ironically, Bethlyne herself knew very little about the event, including its technical requirements.Until...

Ambikapur, April 1 After spending over a decade primarily training in mud wrestling arenas and selling milk to support his family, Jammu and Kashmir wrestler Hamam Hussain's perseverance paid off at the Khelo India Tribal Games, as he secured his first national-level gold here.Hussain and his...

Raipur, April 1: Players from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram have helped Chhattisgarh qualify for the knockout stage of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, highlighting the institution's growing influence in nurturing football talent from one of the country's most...

March 31, Kohima: Nagaland has added to its medal count in athletics at the 1st Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.Rüduolhounuo Rachel Belho secured a silver medal in the women's 100 metres sprint, finishing in 12.9 seconds and just behind Jharkhand's Prithvi Oraon.This...

Raipur, March 31 Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest men and women athletes, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Tuesday.For the hosts, Chhattisgarh, Siddharth Nagesh won a gold medal in the shot put and a...

Chhattisgarh, March 31 In a physically demanding sport such as wrestling, where peak fitness is crucial, competing with an injured shoulder is a significant risk. However, Jharkhand wrestler Poonam Oraon transformed that risk into an opportunity. Despite enduring pain in every match, she secured...

March 30, Kohima: Nagaland made its debut at the ongoing 1st Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh, securing its first medal in athletics today.26-year-old athlete from the Noklak district, Tsuchoi T, won the bronze medal in the women's 5000 metres event, finishing with a time of 18 minutes...

March 30, Kohima: Nagaland achieved its first victory at the ongoing 1st Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh, securing its first medal in athletics today.Twenty-six-year-old athlete from the Noklak district, Tsuchoi T, won the bronze medal in the women's 5000 metres event, finishing with...

Raipur, March 30 – Arunachal Pradesh’s middle-distance runner Nedi Ngi won the women’s 5000m gold, while Maharashtra achieved an impressive 1-2 in the men’s category. However, unseasonal rains forced the organizers to cancel the evening session on the opening day of the athletics competitions on...

Raipur, March 30 Arunachal Pradesh's middle-distance runner Nedi Ngi won the women's 5000m gold, while Maharashtra achieved an impressive 1-2 in the men's category. However, rain forced the organizers to cancel the evening session on the opening day of the athletics competitions of the Khelo...

March 30, New Delhi – Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh each won two gold medals, while Mizoram secured a couple of gold medals in the weightlifting competition at the Khelo India Tribal Games.Jharkhand started their gold medal tally with Poonam Oraon winning the women's 50kg final, and Anjit...

Raipur, March 30 – When Pallavi Payeng's daughter was just six months old, the weightlifter had to make a difficult choice: either leave the sport she loved or sacrifice her time with her daughter and return to training.Her husband, Sukhawon Thouwmung, then agreed to pursue her dream, while...

Raipur, March 30 – In 2021, when Komalika Bari emulated her state-mate Dipika Kumari in becoming the second Indian woman to win the World Cadet and World Junior titles, a lot was expected from the archer born in Jamshedpur.However, the transition to the senior circuit after a remarkable...

Raipur, March 30 Persistence is the only way forward, and the once-promising Indian archer, Komalika Bari, has learned this the hard way.Once considered the next big thing in Indian archery after Deepika Kumari, the 24-year-old has slipped to a lowly 498 in world rankings and is currently out...

Raipur, March 29 Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh each won two gold medals on the opening day of the wrestling competition in Ambikapur, while Mizoram secured two gold medals to conclude the weightlifting competition on the fifth day of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 here on Sunday...

March 29, New Delhi: Karnataka continued their dominance at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, fueled by a strong performance in swimming, extending their lead in the medal standings.Manikanta stood out, adding two gold medals and a silver to his collection, as Karnataka surged ahead...

Raipur, March 29 Over the past few days, Karnataka swimmer Manikanta probably felt like a model in a fashion show, constantly needing to quickly change between runway walks and preparing for the next act.The 21-year-old shone at the first Khelo India Tribal Games in Raipur, aiming for nine...

Raipur, March 29. Isak Malsawmtluanga was on the verge of giving up weightlifting after losing both his parents before he turned 16. The tragedy deeply affected the Mizo teenager, but support from his childhood coach and his aunt and uncle helped save his sporting career. At 18, he made everyone...