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Karnataka Tops Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
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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