Chhattisgarh: Khelo India Tribal games conclude, cash prizes from next season
Raipur, April 3 (IANS) The maiden, inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, hosted by Chhattisgarh, concluded on Friday on a high note with Karnataka emerging as the overall champion. The multi-sport event, aimed at unearthing hidden talent from tribal and remote areas of the country, witnessed enthusiastic participation and several outstanding performances. Chief Minister Vishnu […]
KITG 2026: Soon after completing board exams, Odisha teen Alish Ekka repays her mother’s sacrifices with silver
Jagdalpur, April 3 (IANS) Less than 48 hours after writing her Class 12 board examinations, the 17-year-old Alish Ekka found herself on the podium with a silver medal around her neck at the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Chhattisgarh. For the teenager from a nondescript Santoshpur village in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, the feat […]
Mhasane takes sole lead; title race heads into final round of All India Chess Masters
Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Shriram Mhasane surged into the sole lead with an impressive 6.5 points after Round 7 of the All India Chess Masters (Season 3), underway at the Mumbai Chess Centre, Pedder Road in Mumbai on Friday. Mhasane’s crucial victory over Arjun Singh helped him break away from the chasing pack, giving him […]
Mary Kom, Bhutia emphasise how Khelo India Tribal Games can bridge gap between talent and excellence
Raipur, April 3 (IANS) 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 […]
