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Karnataka Tops Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
- 06 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Karnataka emerged as the overall champion at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, showcasing dominant performances across multiple disciplines.
Key Points
- Overall Champion: Karnataka secured the top position in the medal tally.
- Karnataka won 23 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals, totalling 38 medals.
- Odisha finished second with 21 gold medals, while Jharkhand secured third place with 16 gold medals.
- Dominance: Karnataka athletes delivered outstanding performances, particularly in events such as swimming and athletics, which significantly contributed to the state’s medal tally.
- Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L emerged as the most successful athlete of the games, winning 8 gold medals and 1 silver medal.
- Objective of the Games: The Khelo India Programme aims to promote sports among tribal communities and provide a national platform for tribal athletes to showcase their talent.
- Khelo India Tribal Games 2026:
- The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 concluded in Chhattisgarh.
- “Morveer” is the official mascot of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026.
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