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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
For decades, Indian sport was defined by paradox. A nation of vast population and raw talent continued to underperform on the global stage, with international success hinging on a handful of exceptional individuals rather than a reliable system. That narrative has begun to change decisively over the past seven years. At the centre of this…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 moved into full competitive rhythm on Tuesday as the Judo events officially commenced at 10:00 am at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indoor Stadium inside BN College, Udaipur. With Rajasthan hosting India’s largest university sporting event for the first time, the smooth start of the Udaipur cluster marks an…
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,…
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…
The Khelo India University Games, KIUG Rajasthan 2025 mark a major milestone in India’s national sports roadmap. Scheduled from November 24 to December 5, 2025, this fifth edition of the Games is unfolding as the most ambitious KIUG yet both in scale and strategic importance. With over 5,000 athletes (and projections going as high as…
You must have seen the recent news reports, India might be in contention for Olympics 2036 hosting rights. But Sports fans in India can experience multi sport extravaganza well before that. If you too are a sports fan beyond Cricket, then we suggest you to be in Bihar next year as it hosts 3 world…
Hosts Jain University maintained their position on top of the medals table while Lovely Professional University took huge strides at the end of Day 8 of the Khelo India University Games 2021 in Bengaluru on Saturday. Jain University with 27 medals – 16 gold, six silver and five bronze – are on top of the…
Day Two Update from KIUG 2022 Swimmers Siva Sridhar and Srihari Nataraj led the charge for host Jain University, clinching three gold medals in record times, in the Khelo India University Games. Volleyball SRM University men’s and women’s teams entered their respective summit clashes with contrasting wins. The men’s outfit fought hard to defeat MG…
The Day one update for KIUG 2022 [mailerlite_form form_id=1] Komal Kohar of Maharshi Dayanand University won the women’s 45kg weightlifting gold medal in the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) on Sunday. Komal set a new KIUG record with a combined lift of 160kg (snatch 70kg, clean and jerk 90kg). Source | Khel Now The results:…
