Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Khelo India Beach Games 2026 Highlights
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026 are happening at Ghogla Beach in Diu.
Over 1,100 athletes are competing in eight different sports.
PM Narendra Modi praised the games for helping Indian sports grow.
Pravin Kumari, a goalkeeper from Himachal Pradesh, led her team to a big win despite an injury.
Raja Das, a street hawker from Kolkata, won a gold medal in Pencak Silat.
The games are a big chance for young athletes to show their skills and win medals.
Khelo India Beach Games 2026 kicked off at Ghogla Beach, Diu, with over 1,100 athletes competing in eight sports.
PM Narendra Modi praised the games for expanding Indian sports and creating new pathways for talent development.
Pravin Kumari, a goalkeeper from Himachal Pradesh, led her team to a historic 7-5 victory over the hosts despite a leg injury.
Raja Das, a street hawker from Kolkata, won one of the first gold medals in Pencak Silat, defeating the defending champion.
The games feature six medal sports and two non-medal events, with 32 gold medals up for grabs.
- Who
- Over 1,100 athletes from various states and union territories, including Pravin Kumari and Raja Das
- What
- Khelo India Beach Games 2026
- When
- January 5-10, 2026
- Where
- Ghogla Beach, Diu, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Why
- To promote beach sports and talent development under the Khelo India Scheme
- Event
- Khelo India Beach Games 2026
- Location
- Ghogla Beach, Diu
- Organizers
- Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Athletes
- 1,100+
- Sports
- 8 (6 medal sports)
- Medals
- 32 gold medals
- Key Figures
- PM Narendra Modi, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Administrator Praful Patel, Pravin Kumari, Raja Das
Sources
Khelo India Beach Games have expanded horizon of Indian sports, created new pathways for talent development: PM Narendra Modi
Pencak Silat athlete, street hawker in North Kolkata Raja Das continues to impress by winning gold at KIBG 2026
Against the odds: How Pravin Kumari led Himachal Pradesh to historic win at Khelo India Beach Games 2026
KIBG 2026: Kolkata street hawker’s son shines with Pencak Silat gold in Diu
KIBG 2026: Simran helps Chandigarh win women’s Ganda gold in Pencak Silat, Manipur wins men’s final
