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Kolkata, Apr 9 (PTI) Having achieved many firsts including becoming the first woman armless archer to be crowned world champion, Sheetal Devi had in her own words often felt "alone" on the podium. That feeling changed in Bangkok when an unassuming 18-year-old Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee from Odisha, filled that void, stunning the reigning world No. 1 to win gold at the World Archery Para Series. Payal, who had once learnt by emulating Sheetal at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Com ...Read More >
Nagaland archers secured four medals - one gold, one silver, and two bronze, at the 1st Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Chhattisgarh, with the women's team also finishing as overall first runners-up. Ruovinuo Theünuo emerged as the top performer for the state, contributing to three of the four medals. She was part of the gold medal-winning women's recurve team, alongside Vesevolu Swuro and Kevikieno Rikha, and also clinched a bronze in the women's recurve individual event. She further featur ...Read More >
"Na kha payegi, na chal payegi... isse toh bhala isko zeher de do." Those were the cruel words neighbours and relatives hurled at Payal Nag's family in Balangir, Odisha, after she lost all four limbs to electrocution as a child in 2015. On Saturday evening in Bangkok, the same girl - now 18 - stood 'tall' on the global stage, winning double gold at the World Archery Para Series in a journey that has turned pain into purpose and silence into a statement. Payal stunned India's most decorated para ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) 'Na kha payegi, na chal payegi... isse toh bhala isko zeher de do." Those were the cruel words neighbours and relatives hurled at Payal Nag's family in Balangir in Odisha after she lost all four limbs to electrocution as a child in 2015. On Saturday evening in Bangkok, the same girl, now 18, stood ''tall' on the global stage, winning double gold at the World Archery Para Series in a journey that has turned pain into purpose and silence into a statement. Payal stunned India ...Read More >
Karnataka triumphed at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, securing 23 gold medals, while Jharkhand's Komalika Bari highlighted the final day with her gold in women's recurve archery. Odisha followed with 21 golds, and Karnataka's Manikanta L emerged as the Games' top athlete. Over 3,800 participants from 30 states competed in nine disciplines. Raipur, Karnataka emerged the overall champions with 23 gold medals in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games where former world junior champion Kom ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold, along with 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, as the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 concluded in Raipur on Friday. Odisha finished second with 21 gold, 15 silver, and 21 bronze medals. Odisha were the only contingent to cross a half century of medals, finishing with 57 medals. Jharkhand were third with 16 gold, 8 silver, and 11 bronze. Chhattisgarh finished ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 3 (PTI) Praising Chhattisgarh players for their impressive performance in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday announced cash prizes for all the medallists and promised a financial windfall for anyone making it to the Olympics. Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha finished second wit ...Read More >
Raipur, April 3 (UNI) Praising 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 even promised a financial windfall for anyone making it to the Olympics. Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha finished second with 21 ...Read More >
Raipur, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur on Friday. For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playgrounds t ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Six-time World Championship medalist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday said that talent exists in the tribal regions, but needs an ecosystem to flourish. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, in Raipur, the two legendary sports personalities said that the tribal communities naturally have immense sporting talent and it has already been established. Northeast particularly produced so many ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia hailed the Khelo India Tribal Games as a great platform for athletes of the tribal community and said there is huge scope for sports in the tribal belt. During the competition, the hosts Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha finished second with 21 gold ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here on Friday. For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playg ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Praising 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 even promised a financial windfall for anyone making it to the Olympics. Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha ...Read More >
Raipur, April 3 (UNI) Former world junior champion Komalika Bari of Jharkhand added the recurve women's archery gold medal to her mixed triumph while Odisha's Arjun Khara won recurve men's category but these efforts were not enough for the chasing pack to dislodge Karnataka from the top of the medals tally on the final day of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games here on Friday. 30 States and union Territories participated in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games that witnessed ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 3 (PTI) Karnataka emerged the overall champions with 23 gold medals in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games where former world junior champion Komalika Bari's recurve women's archery gold for Jharkhand was the highlight of the final day proceedings here. Odisha's Arjun Khara won the recurve men's category but these efforts were not enough for the chasing pack to dislodge Karnataka from the top of the tally. Thirty states and union territories participated in the inaugural edition ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday shared President Droupadi Murmu's views that ongoing support for tribal athletes via initiatives such as the Khelo India Tribal Games is essential to cultivate a talent pool that will position India as a "global sports superpower". Highlighting the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games, Mandaviya echoed the President's view that nurturing tribal talent is a critical step toward India achieving international sports dominance. Taking to ...Read More >
Raipur: Odisha concluded its impressive campaign by winning both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. The men's final saw Odisha beat Jharkhand 4-1, while the women's final was a tight contest, with Odisha narrowly defeating Mizoram 1-0. Jharkhand's men's team earned silver; Chhattisgarh took bronze; and, in the women's category, Jharkhand also claimed a well-deserved bronze to round o ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 3 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has accelerated preparations for the 39th National Games, to be hosted in Meghalaya in 2027, with team preparation activities now in full swing across the state, a government official said. In line with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's vision of making Meghalaya a sporting powerhouse, the state is making unprecedented investments in sports infrastructure, athlete development, and youth engagement, Commissioner and Secretary, Sports and Youth Affairs, ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 2 (PTI) Aided by the individual brilliance of their captain Kiran Pisda, Chhattisgarh women's football team continued their solid run in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0 in the final on their way to securing a gold medal. The hosts also added the men's 4x400m relay silver and men's 1500m bronze to their overall tally on the penultimate day of track & field competitions in Jagdalpur. Further, Jharkhand's Shiv Kumar Soren completed a grand double by add ...Read More >
Raipur: Chhattisgarh is hosting the first Khelo India Tribal Games, where youngsters from remote areas are participating. It is an initiative to take sports to the grassroots and unearth hidden talent that can shine on the international platform. Deputy Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI), Mayank Srivastava, told ETV Bharat that the event has unleashed the promising talent of the entire country that is often left behind due to the lack of opportunities. He said that public parti ...Read More >
Minister Raksha Khadse hails Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, cites end of Naxalism, praises Asmita League as its women athletes dominate medals and gain national platform. Raipur turned into the focal point of India's tribal sporting movement today as Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, arrived to witness the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, calling the event a powerful symbol of change for the region and its young athletes. She highlighted how the competi ...Read More >
Raipur, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha concluded its impressive campaign by winning both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. The men's final saw Odisha beat Jharkhand 4-1, while the women's final was a tight contest, with Odisha narrowly defeating Mizoram 1-0. Jharkhand's men's team earned silver; Chhattisgarh took bronze; and, in the women's category, Jharkhand also claimed a well-d ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition ...Read More >
Raipur, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) When Kiran Pisda stepped into the goal for the penalty shootout 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 likely reaches the height of her skills and abilities. She has already competed in league football across Europe and is now close to earning her spot on the Indian team for major international tournaments. ...Read More >
Jharkhand and Himachal secure two wrestling golds each, while Mizoram finish weightlifting strongly. Karnataka lead as Arunachal climb to third in a competitive medal race. The fifth day of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur witnessed a decisive shift in momentum, with wrestling taking centre stage and several states strengthening their positions in the medal standings. Jharkhand, Himachal Excel In Wrestling The opening day of wrestling competition in Ambikapur saw Jharkhand and Hima ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, on Wednesday underscored the Centre's commitment to empowering tribal youth through sports during her visit to the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026. The first edition of the multi-discipline Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 is being held across Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja from March 25 to April 3, bringing together tribal athletes from across the country ...Read More >
Raipur: Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added two gold medals to table toppers Karnataka's tally while Chhattisgarh's Gajendra Thakur bagged a silver medal in the men's 800m and their men's hockey team clinched the bronze on Day 8 of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) on Wednesday. Dasharath Talawar led Karnataka's 1-2 in the men's 10km race walk with a time of 45:13.85s, with Darshan Bagadi (46:25.90s) finishing second ahead of Gujarat's Sagarbhai Katara (48:16 ...Read More >
Raipur, Apr 1 (PTI) Race walker Dasharath Talawar and middle-distance runner Nagini added a gold medal each to table toppers Karnataka's tally while Chhattisgarh's Gajendra Thakur bagged a silver in the men's 800m on Day 8 of the Khelo India Tribal Games here on Wednesday. Dasharath led Karnataka's 1-2 in the men's 10km race walk with a time of 45:13.85s with Darshan Bagadi (46:25.90s) finishing second ahead of Gujarat's Sagarbhai Katara (48:16.09s) at the Kreeda Parisar athletics track in Jagd ...Read More >
Olympic tennis medallist Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday, launching a new innings in politics just days before the West Bengal elections. The tennis legend, born in West Bengal, said he was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and aims to prioritise sports to empower the youth. "I want to focus on sports and on the youth. Ours is a young nation; 74.5 million people are under the age of 26. The focus in the next 20-25 years should be on sports education, s ...Read More >
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