weightlifting

Raipur, March 27 – Karnataka extended their lead in the medal tally at the international swimming competition, while Chhattisgarh had its best day so far at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, winning one silver and two bronze medals in Raipur on Friday.Manikanta L. once again...

Raipur, March 27 Karnataka extended their lead at the top of the medal tally with another dominant performance in the swimming pool, while the hosts, Chhattisgarh, had their best outing so far in the first Khelo India Tribal Games, winning one silver and two bronze, here on Friday.Manikanta L...

Raipur, March 27 “Perhaps he’s busy at the construction site,” Monikha Sonowal quipped as she tried calling her father again. Moments earlier, Monikha had won the gold medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here and wanted to convey the...

On the third day of the Khelo India Tribal Games currently being held in Chhattisgarh, competitions in swimming, weightlifting, hockey, and football are taking place today in Raipur. Meanwhile, wrestling events are also beginning today at Ambikapur, the headquarters of the Surguja division.In...

On the second day of the Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in swimming, weightlifting, hockey, and football were held in Chhattisgarh yesterday. Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L. won the gold medal in the 200 metres individual medley, achieving a hat-trick of gold medals. Odisha's Anjali Munda...

In Raipur, March 26, swimmer Manikanta L. single-handedly led Karnataka to the top of the medal table as he won three more gold medals on Thursday, bringing his individual gold tally to five, while Odisha’s Anjali Munda secured a hat-trick of gold medals in the swimming competition on the second...

Raipur, March 26 – Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L continued his winning streak by securing his third consecutive gold medal, while Odisha’s Anjali Munda secured her second gold on Day 2 of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) in Raipur.Manikanta dominated the men’s 200m Individual Medley (IM)...

Raipur, March 26 Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L completed a hat-trick of gold medals, dominating the 200m individual medley while Odisha's Anjali Munda clinched her second consecutive gold medal in the women's event on the second day of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Thursday.Hosts...

Raipur, March 26 Winning a medal at the Asian Games remains the one milestone Mirabai Chanu is determined to achieve this year, with the Tokyo Olympics silver medalist calling it "unfinished business" in an otherwise illustrious career.For over a decade, Chanu has been the face of Indian...

Raipur, March 26 – India's weightlifting star, Mirabai Chanu, has revealed her strategy for managing weight categories for major international events, stating that she will maintain her weight within the 48kg category for the Commonwealth Games, but will need to move up to the 49kg category...

March 26, New Delhi – Dhoneesh N from Karnataka and Anjali Munda from Odisha won the first two gold medals of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, held in Chhattisgarh.Dhoneesh and Anjali secured gold medals in the men's and women's 200-meter freestyle swimming events, respectively...

Raipur, March 25 The powerhouse state of Karnataka showcased its dominance in the pool, winning five of the six gold medals on offer, with Dhoneesh N making a splash in the men's 200m freestyle on the opening day of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday.Dhoneesh clocked...

Raipur, March 25 – Karnataka’s Dhoneesh N. and Odisha’s Anjali Munda won the first two gold medals with dominant performances in the men’s and women’s 200m freestyle swimming event at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 at the International Swimming Complex in Raipur on Wednesday...

March 25, New Delhi – The Khelo India Tribal Games will begin in the state of Chhattisgarh today.The event will take place across three cities – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja – from March 25th to April 3rd.1,300 athletes will compete for 16 gold medals.The Games will feature seven medal...

Raipur, March 24 The first edition of the 10-day 'Khelo India Tribal Games' will begin here on Wednesday with around 3,800 athletes from across the country competing in nine sports disciplines, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao said.Describing the games as a "milestone" in Indian...

Raipur, March 24 Chhattisgarh is preparing to host the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, which begin on Wednesday. Prominent Indian sports figures, including Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, midfielder Salima Tete, and top sprinter Animesh Kujur, have expressed that the Khelo India Tribal...

Raipur, March 24 Close to 1300 athletes from across the country will compete in nine disciplines in the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games, which will begin here on Wednesday.The Games will be held at three venues in Chhattisgarh – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja – and 106 gold medals will be...

Chhattisgarh is set to host the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 from March 25 to April 3. The event will take place across three cities – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja – bringing together over 6,000 participants, including 2,300 athletes.With over 32 percent of its population belonging...

New Delhi, March 19 The eighth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will be held in Malta and Gozo from October 29 to November 4 next year.The opening ceremony will take place on October 29, followed by a six-day sporting program from October 30 to November 4.The Games will feature eight...

New Delhi, March 11 The Asian Weightlifting Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad in April, have been postponed to May due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The continental event, originally slated for April 1 to 10, has been pushed back by over a month and will now be...