Odisha athletes delivered a stellar performance at the first Khelo India Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh, winning 17 medals across swimming and weightlifting.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the athletes for their dedication and hard work. He praised their achievements and expressed pride in their success. The athletes secured 11 medals in swimming, including 4 gold and 7 bronze, while weightlifters added 6 medals with 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.
CM Majhi highlighted the athletes’ determination and wished them continued success. He emphasised that their achievements reflect Odisha’s growing strength in sports and inspire future talents.
ଛତିଶଗଡ଼ରେ ଚାଲିଥିବା ପ୍ରଥମ ଖେଲୋ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ ଜନଜାତି କ୍ରୀଡ଼ା ୨୦୨୬ରେ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର କ୍ରୀଡ଼ାବିତ୍ମାନଙ୍କ ଅସାଧାରଣ ସଫଳତା ରାଜ୍ୟ ପାଇଁ ଗୌରବର ବିଷୟ। ଏଯାବତ ସନ୍ତରଣ (Swimming) କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ୪ଟି ସ୍ୱର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଓ ୭ଟି କାଂସ୍ୟ ସହ ମୋଟ ୧୧ଟି ପଦକ ଏବଂ ଭାରୋତ୍ତୋଳନ (Weightlifting) କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ୨ଟି ସ୍ୱର୍ଣ୍ଣ, ୨ଟି ରୌପ୍ୟ ଓ ୨ଟି କାଂସ୍ୟ ସହ… pic.twitter.com/A9vzO1NZtF
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) March 28, 2026
The first edition of Khelo India Tribal Games began in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya described the event as a significant milestone, offering tribal athletes a national platform to showcase and nurture their talent.
Around 3,800 participants from 30 states are competing across nine disciplines during the 10-day event. Odisha’s strong showing at the games reinforces the state’s commitment to sports development and its athletes’ ability to excel on national platforms.
