{"id":2106,"date":"2026-04-03T23:13:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=2106"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:43:03","slug":"chhattisgarh-khelo-india-tribal-games-conclude-cash-prizes-from-next-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/?p=2106","title":{"rendered":"Chhattisgarh: Khelo India Tribal games conclude, cash prizes from next season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"2107\" src=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CM-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CM-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CM-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CM-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsaxis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CM.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raipur, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The multi-sport event, aimed at unearthing hidden talent from tribal and remote areas of the country, witnessed enthusiastic participation and several outstanding performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, while congratulating the participating athletes, made a significant announcement to boost sports in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He declared that from the next edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games, the Chhattisgarh government will award cash prizes to gold (Rs 2 lakh), silver (Rs 1.50 lakh), and bronze (Rs 1 lakh) medal winners in the individual category, while teams will be given Rs 1 lakh for gold, Rs 75,000 for silver, and Rs 50,000 for bronze medal winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This move is expected to further motivate tribal youth to pursue sports seriously and bring more laurels to the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karnataka dominated the medal tally with a commanding performance. At the time of the latest updates, the top positions were as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karnataka: 21 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze (Leading the table); Odisha: 9 Gold, 4 Silver, 10 Bronze (Second position); Arunachal Pradesh: Strong showing with multiple golds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chhattisgarh (Host): Secured its best-ever performance with 3 Gold, 9 Silver, and 6 Bronze (Total 18 medals), finishing in the top 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notable highlights for the host state included: Weightlifter Nikita winning Chhattisgarh\u2019s first gold in the women\u2019s 77kg category; Swimmer Anushka Bhagat consistently winning multiple silver medals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The women\u2019s football team defeated Jharkhand 1-0 to claim gold; Bronze medals in men\u2019s hockey and several athletics and swimming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Games featured disciplines such as athletics, swimming, weightlifting, wrestling, archery, football, and hockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thousands of tribal athletes from across India competed, making the event a grand celebration of tribal sports talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the successful hosting of the Games has put Chhattisgarh on the national sports map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He praised the athletes for their dedication and assured full government support for sports infrastructure and talent nurturing in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement of cash incentives from the next edition has been widely welcomed by sports enthusiasts and is seen as a major boost for tribal sports development in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raipur, 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. 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