Khelo india tribal games
KITG 2026: Karnataka Emerge Overall Champions; Hosts Chhattisgarh Finish Ninth
30 states and union territories participated in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games that witnessed close to 3800 participants compete in nine sports disciplines. A whopping 106 gold medals were on offer across archery, athletics, football, hockey, swimming, weightlifting and wrestling while traditional sports like Mallakhamb and Kabaddi were demonstration sports.
Of the 106 gold medals, Karnataka claimed 23 along with 8 silver and 7 bronze to clinch the overall champions crown with Odisha finishing 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.
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KITG 2026 Day 8: Talawar, Nagini Clinch Gold To Extend Karnataka’s Lead; Chhattisgarh Add More Medals To Their…
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Abujhmarh Ashram Footballers Power Chhattisgarh Into KITG Knockouts
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