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New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Archery Para Champion and world number one Sheetal Devi is not looking at LA 2028 Paralympics just yet, as she remains rooted in the present, focusing on a step-by-step ascent towards the Para Asian Games later this year in Japan before looking towards the larger goal of the Paralympics. Last month, Sheetal took the honour of the para-archer of the year at the World Archery Awards after a breakthrough 2025 season that included a world title in Gwangju. ...Read More >
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 >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Three young Indian squash players, Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb, have successfully cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships, scheduled to be held in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026. According to a release, the trio was selected under the Kanga Kids programme by Chance2Sports. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumb ...Read More >
Siddi wrestlers from Karnataka dominate KITG 2026 with three golds and a silver, signalling the rise of a new wrestling powerhouse. Wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community delivered a standout performance at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, clinching three gold medals and one silver to power the state's campaign. For a community of African descent with a population of around 50,000 in India, nearly one-third of whom live in Karnataka, it was a statement. Out of nine wrestlers representin ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Also Read | Paris Saint-Germain vs ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...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: 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: Odisha cemented its status as the powerhouse of Indian hockey by clinching both the men's and women's gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026. In a high-stakes men's final at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, Odisha defeated Jharkhand 4-1, leaving the Jharkhand side with a hard-fought silver medal and a prominent spot on the national podium. The tournament showcased the sheer grit of tribal athletes from India's forest belts, with the final results reflecting ...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, Apr 2 (PTI) A striker when she started out before moulding herself into a full-back for the national team, Kiran Pisda transformed into a goalkeeper for her home state Chattisgarh in the semifinals of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games here. Chhattisgarh defeated Arunachal Pradesh 3-2 to book their final spot against West Bengal on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Kiran, who has 11 India caps, has already played league football in Europe in the Croatian league. Her brother Girish, himself ...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 >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): When Kiran Pisda took up the goalkeeping gloves for the penalty shootout against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games here, she was relying on all the experience she had gathered dealing with challenges and disappointments that only led to making her more resilient. At 24, Kiran is probably at the peak of her skills and abilities and has already played league football in Europe and is knocking on the Indian team's doo ...Read More >
J&K wrestler Hamam Hussain balances milk delivery and training to win his first national gold at KITG 2026, ending a 14-year wait with a breakthrough performance. For Hamam Hussain, wrestling was never just a sport -- it was a pursuit shaped by responsibility, resilience, and routine struggles. At the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, that journey finally found its reward. A Long Wait Ends The 28-year-old from Jammu and Kashmir clinched gold in the men's 79kg freestyle category, defeating Himac ...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: 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) Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse on Wednesday said the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games has given a new direction to Chhattisgarh, which was earlier "known for naxalism" and was perceived to be "backward". Khadse visited Raipur as part of the ongoing Games and commended the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for organising the event. With over 2,500 athletes from all states and Union Territories competing across disciplines, Khadse said KITG 2026 reflects the centr ...Read More >
Chennai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), will host a World Squash Officiating (WSO) Refereeing Course from March 31 to April 4, 2026, at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai. Approximately 25 of India's top referees will attend the workshop. This group features officials currently officiating at national championships and PSA tournaments in India, as well as promising referees recognised by SRFI for poten ...Read More >
Chhattisgarh (IANS): In a sport as physically demanding as wrestling, a shoulder injury often signals the end of a career. However, Jharkhand wrestler Poonam Oraon turned that risk into a golden opportunity. Despite battling intense pain in every match, she secured the gold medal at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, completing an inspiring comeback. Every tackle in the women's 50kg final forced the 19-year-old to wince as her old injury flared up. Poonam first dislocated her shoulder ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: Building combinations, improving fitness levels, and sharpening tactical aspects will be the key focus areas when the tried-and-tested group of 31 probables assemble for the senior women's national hockey camp from April 1 to prepare for the World Cup later this year. The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The team is currently basking in the glory of a strong performance at the recently-concluded FIH World ...Read More >
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