The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025 were held in Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, from May 19 to May 24, 2025. The Games, held under the Khelo India Scheme, aimed to promote beach sports and enhance their popularity.
Manipur won the competition with 5 gold medals. Karnataka won gold in 10km open water swimming (men’s) and Maharashtra won gold in open water swimming (women’s)
Key aspects of kibg :
- Host: Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
- Dates: May 19-24, 2025.
- Sports: Six medal sports were featured
- Beach Soccer
- Beach Volleyball
- Beach Sepak Takraw
- Beach Kabaddi
- Pencak Silat
- Open Water Swimming
- Demonstration sports: Mallakhamb and Tug of War were also included this time
- Participants: Over 1000 athletes from 30 states and Union Territories competed.
- Outcome: Manipur won the competition with 5 gold medals. Karnataka won gold in 10km open water swimming (men’s) and Maharashtra won gold in open water swimming (women’s).
- Impact: The Games kibg are seen as a way to raise the national profile of Diu and promote beach sports in India
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