Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)

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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
Source – PIB
  • 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.
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