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    From Komalika Bari to Anjali Munda, KITG 2026 reveals a strong pipeline of future talent
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    From Komalika Bari To Anjali Munda, KITG 2026 Reveals A Strong Pipeline Of Future Talent

    By IANS News April 07, 2026 • 18:16 PM View: 466
    Khelo India Tribal Games: The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Chhattisgarh has brought together sportspersons from the tribal community at different stages of their career on one major platform. For some, it was an exposure to what it feels like to compete in multi-discipline events, while for others, it was another step in an already developing career.

    In all, 30 states and Union Territories took part in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) that saw close to 3800 participants compete in nine sports disciplines. A whopping 106 gold medals were on offer across archery, athletics, football, hockey, swimming, weightlifting, and wrestling, while traditional sports like mallakhamb and kabaddi were the demonstration sports.

    As India prepares to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 and positions itself as a potential host of the 2036 Summer Olympics, the Khelo India Tribal Games offered athletes from diverse tribal backgrounds an opportunity to showcase their potential and strengthen India’s bench strength across disciplines. The Games were held in three cities in Chhattisgarh – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Ambikapur.

    TAGS Komalika Bari Anjali Munda Khelo India Tribal Games Union Territories Commonwealth Games Summer Olympics Khelo India University Games Asian Games Kalinga Institute Social Studies Khelo India Games Komalika Bari
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