Manikanta

Karnataka crowned champions as Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 conclude with strong nationwide impact

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 concluded in Raipur with Karnataka emerging as the overall champions, capping off a dominant campaign that saw them lead the medals tally from start to finish. In a landmark edition that brought together India’s tribal sporting talent on a national stage, Karnataka’s consistency across disciplines proved decisive as…

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Khelo India Tribal Games

“From Heritage to High Performance”: Khelo India Tribal Games Emerges as Transformative Platform for Tribal Talent

The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 continues to underline its significance as a landmark initiative in India’s sporting ecosystem, with Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, describing it as a powerful vehicle for tribal empowerment and grassroots sporting development. Visiting key venues across…

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Khelo India Tribal Games

From Bamboo Bars to National Podiums: Babulal Hembrom’s Rise Through Grit and Determination

In the weightlifting arena at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, Babulal Hembrom stood on the podium with a silver medal around his neck. For many, it was another promising performance in India’s growing strength sports ecosystem. But for the 19-year-old from Jharkhand, it was another step in a journey defined by resilience,…

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Khelo India Tribal Games

Fighting Illness and Fuelled by Family Dreams, Anai Wangsu Lifts Emotional Gold at Khelo India Tribal Games

In a competition defined by emerging talent and breakthrough performances, few victories carried as much emotional weight as Anai Wangsu’s gold medal in the women’s 58kg weightlifting category at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur. For the 21-year-old from Arunachal Pradesh, the gold was not just a medal it was the culmination of…

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Khelo India Tribal Games

Khelo India Tribal Games Day 4: Nikita Ends Chhattisgarh’s Wait, Odisha Women Dominate in the Pool

The fourth day of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur delivered a mix of long-awaited breakthroughs and continued dominance, as host state Chhattisgarh finally secured its first gold medal while Odisha’s women swimmers signed off with a commanding performance in the pool. With competitions intensifying across disciplines, the day also saw Arunachal Pradesh…

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Manikanta

Khelo India Tribal Games 2026: Manikanta L Powers Karnataka Past 10-Gold Mark as Hosts Chhattisgarh Shine on Day 3

Karnataka continued its overwhelming dominance at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, becoming the first state to cross the 10-gold mark, thanks largely to another outstanding display by swimmer Manikanta L. On a day where the competition widened its reach across disciplines and states, the hosts Chhattisgarh also recorded their best performance yet, securing one…

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Anjali Munda

From Chance Selection to Historic Gold: Odisha’s Anjali Munda Makes a Golden Splash at KITG 2026

In a competition designed to uncover India’s hidden sporting talent, 15-year-old Anjali Munda has emerged as one of the defining stories of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026. From an unplanned introduction to swimming just four years ago to becoming the first female gold medallist in the history of the Games, Anjali’s journey…

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KITG

Manikanta’s Golden Streak Continues as KITG Day 2 Showcases Emerging Tribal Talent

The second day of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) continued to underline the depth of talent emerging from India’s tribal heartlands, with Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L producing another dominant performance to complete a hat-trick of gold medals. Alongside him, Odisha’s Anjali Munda secured her second gold, while host state Chhattisgarh found reason to…

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Khelo India Tribal Games

Karnataka Dominate Pool as Dhoneesh, Anjali Script History on Opening Day of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026

The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) got off to a compelling start at the International Swimming Complex in Raipur, with Karnataka asserting early dominance in the pool. On a day that marked the beginning of a new chapter in India’s grassroots sporting ecosystem, Karnataka’s Dhoneesh N and Odisha’s Anjali Munda etched…

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SJFI

Need to Give Non-Cricket Sports Their Due Space, Strengthen Grassroots Talent: Raksha Khadse at SJFI Golden Jubilee Convention

The Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention began in New Delhi on Friday with a strong call for greater attention to non-cricket sports and the strengthening of grassroots sporting ecosystems across the country. Addressing the gathering at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Minister of State for Youth…

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Sport

ASMITA League: Strengthening the Foundation of Women’s Sport in India

Over the past decade, India has witnessed a steady rise in women’s participation in sport. From Olympic podium finishes to strong performances in world championships, Indian sportswomen have increasingly proven their potential on the global stage. However, behind these achievements lies a deeper challenge creating consistent competitive opportunities at the grassroots level for young female…

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Sporting

Khelo India: Building India’s Sporting Future from the Grassroots

Over the past decade, India has increasingly recognised that sporting success cannot rely only on elite training centres or last-minute Olympic preparations. Sustainable sporting excellence requires a structured grassroots ecosystem, one that identifies talent early, nurtures it consistently, and provides athletes with competitive exposure throughout their development. The Khelo India Programme, launched in 2018 by…

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Khelo India Winter Games 2026

Army Seal Hat-Trick as Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Conclude with High-Altitude Drama

The second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 concluded in Gulmarg with a spectacle of endurance, speed and technical precision, bringing the curtains down on a six-day winter sporting showcase split between Leh and Jammu & Kashmir. The finale not only celebrated individual brilliance but also reaffirmed institutional dominance at the highest level…

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Narela

Narela Sports City: How North Delhi Is Being Rewritten Through Stadiums, Metro Lines and Universities

For decades, Narela existed on Delhi’s mental map as an unfinished promise a planned sub-city that never quite arrived. Vast housing blocks sat empty, infrastructure lagged, and the area remained isolated from the capital’s economic core. That story is now being rewritten. At the centre of Narela’s transformation is one of the most ambitious urban-sport…

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Indian Sports Fans

The Indian Sports Fan: Inside a USD 130 Billion Transformation of Culture, Commerce, and Consumption

The Indian sports fan is no longer a passive spectator confined to a television screen. Over the last 15 years, India’s sports ecosystem has undergone a structural transformation one that has shifted the country from a cricket-dominated entertainment market into a diversified, digitally powered, multi-sport economy. Valued at roughly USD 19 billion today, the industry…

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College Sports

Can College Sports Be India’s Next Big Sports Economy? Lessons from the Big 12 Playbook

College sports across the world are undergoing a fundamental transformation, and nowhere is this shift more visible than in the United States. What was once an amateur, education-first ecosystem has rapidly evolved into a capital-intensive, professionally managed industry. The Big 12 Conference’s proposed $500 million strategic partnership with private equity players RedBird Capital Partners and…

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PKSV Sagar

FICCI Reappoints PKSV Sagar as Sports Committee Chairperson, Sanjay Adesara to Continue as Co-Chair

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has announced the continuation of PKSV Sagar, President of GMR Sports, as Chairperson of its Sports Committee for another term, reaffirming stability and continuity in one of the most influential platforms shaping India’s sports ecosystem. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer at Adani Sportsline, will continue…

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Khelo India University Games

Khelo India University Games vs NCAA: How University Sports in India Differ from the US Model

When discussions turn to collegiate sport as a talent pipeline, the NCAA in the United States is often held up as the gold standard. It has produced generations of Olympic medallists, global sporting icons and professional athletes, while embedding sport deeply into the university ecosystem. India’s Khelo India University Games (KIUG), by contrast, is a…

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KIUG

KIUG Shooting Round-Up: Panjab and GNDU Dominate as Simranpreet, Raiza, Neeru and Sakshi Shine

The shooting arena at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG witnessed a day of high-quality marksmanship, tactical discipline and emerging university stars making their mark across pistol, shotgun and rifle events. Led by standout performances from Simranpreet Kaur Brar, Raiza Dhillon, Neeru and Sakshi Padekar, the competition showcased depth across both individual and team categories,…

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Khelo India University Games

Khelo India University Games Athletics: Major Performances and New Benchmarks After Day 2

The first two days of athletics action at the Khelo India University Games delivered a series of gripping contests, breakout performances, and multiple Games Records (GR) as emerging university athletes stepped up under pressure. From fiercely contested middle-distance races to commanding throws and high-quality sprints, the momentum of this year’s edition has already underlined the…

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Khelo India University Games 2025

Jain University Dominates the Pool as Top Swimmers Shine At Khelo India University Games 2025

The university swimming arena witnessed a day of high-calibre competition as athletes delivered strong performances across individual and relay events at Khelo India University Games 2025 Jain University, Chandigarh University, KIIT, and Christ University finished among the standout institutions, with several swimmers producing national-level timings and asserting their class across strokes and distances. Bhavya Sachdeva…

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Khelo India University Games

Rohilla, Tyagi Lead GNDU’s Golden Charge as Top Universities Shine in Cycling and Fencing in Khelo India University Games

The latest day of competition at the national university circuit delivered outstanding performances across cycling and fencing, with athletes from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), University of Jammu, and several other top institutions capturing medals in Khelo India University Games. From dominant road race displays to precision on the fencing piste, the day showcased the…

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KIUG 2025

Judo Grit and Weightlifting Power Light Up KIUG 2025 as Universities Share Glory Across Categories

The Khelo India University Games KIUG 2025 continued to deliver compelling sporting action as the judo and weightlifting arenas witnessed intense battles, tactical brilliance, and standout individual performances. With universities from across the country competing in tightly contested divisions, Day 3 of the Games highlighted the depth and diversity of talent emerging from India’s university…

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KIUG 2025

GNDU Dominate Fencing as LPU’s Sakshi Padekar Leads the Way in Shooting at KIUG 2025

The Khelo India University Games, KIUG 2025 saw intense competition on the piste and at the shooting range, with universities delivering standout performances in fencing and women’s 10m air rifle events. Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) asserted near-total dominance in fencing, sweeping multiple podiums across women’s épée and sabre, while Lovely Professional University (LPU) produced…

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KIUG 2025

Jain University Dominate the Pool as Records, Rivalries and Rising Stars Shine at KIUG 2025

The swimming events at the Khelo India University Games, KIUG 2025 opened with a display of depth, consistency and emerging talent, with Jain University stamping their authority across multiple finals on an action-packed day in Jaipur. From long-distance endurance battles to high-speed sprints and tactical medley performances, the day showcased the rapid rise of university-level…

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Indian Swimming

Srihari Nataraj at Khelo India University Games 2025 Begin Across Seven Rajasthan Cities

The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, India’s biggest university-level multi-sport event, has returned for its fifth edition this time unfolding across an unprecedented seven host cities in Rajasthan. From November 24 to December 5, Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur will collectively host close to 5000 athletes representing more than 230 universities,…

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Khelo India University Games

Khelo India University Games 2025: Full Schedule, Fixtures, Dates and Venue Guide

The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 India’s premier multi-sport university competition returns for its fifth edition with its most ambitious format yet, spanning seven host cities across Rajasthan. From November 24 to December 5, thousands of university athletes will compete for national supremacy in 23 medal sports, with the university securing the most gold…

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