News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh.
About Khelo India Tribal Games
- Khelo India Tribal Games is a national sporting event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes to promote mass participation and sporting excellence.
- Inaugural edition: The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games will be organized for the first time in India from March 25 to April 6, 2026.
- Theme: “Tribal Pride, Sporting Glory (Janajatiya Garv, Khel Samman)”
- Mascot: The official mascot is “Morveer”, which represents the spirit, pride and identity of India’s tribal communities.
- Aim: The Games aim to promote mass participation in sports and strengthen the talent base emerging from tribal areas.
- Host State: The inaugural Games will be hosted by Chhattisgarh in Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja.
- Organising Bodies: The event will be jointly managed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations and the Chhattisgarh state organising committee.
- Sports Disciplines: The Games will include seven medal sports – athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling and two demonstration sports – mallakhamb and kabaddi.
