\"Diu has always been close to my heart, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Union Territory for successfully hosting the Khelo India Beach Games 2025. It is the vision of our Hon\u2019ble Prime Ministe,r Narendra Modi ji, to see Diu as the hotspot for Beach Games in India, and I think the organisers have really done well in terms of supporting the athletes with the comfort and attention they need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy special congratulations to Manipur for securing the top position, followed by Maharashtra in second place and Nagaland in third. I want to congratulate Nagaland for finishing in the top three of a Khelo India event for the first time, and Manipur has shown extreme courage and skill, especially in pencak silat. I also want to congratulate DNGDD and Jammu and Kashmir for demonstrating outstanding commitment to nurturing sporting talent and fostering a culture of excellence,\u201d said the Sports Minister.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In all, 811 athletes took part in six medal sports \u2013 pencak silat, sepak-takraw, soccer, volleyball, open sea swimming, and kabaddi. Mallakhamb and tug-of-war were non-medal demonstration sports. Forty-six gold medals were at stake, and 31 states and Union Territories were in the beach sports carnival.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBeyond the medal tally, it is important to remember that in sports, no one truly loses \u2014 you either win or you learn. This was the first time the Beach Games were held under the Khelo India umbrella, and I thank you all for contributing to the spirit of healthy competition and national pride,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, said the Khelo India Beach Games \u201chave ushered in a new era\u201d. \u201cOur young athletes have truly lit up the shores of Diu with their brilliance,\u201d the chief guest at the closing ceremony said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reiterating the objectives of the Khelo India Mission, she added, \u201cThe Khelo India initiative was conceived with the aim of strengthening sports culture at the grassroots level across the country. Khelo India Beach Games is a major milestone in this journey. They have drawn attention to many exciting and lesser-known beach and water sports.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, said the Khelo India Beach Games \u201chave ushered in a new era\u201d. \u201cOur young athletes have truly lit up the shores of Diu with their brilliance,\u201d the chief guest at the closing ceremony said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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