Archive · 7 Sep 2026
India's Ultimate Frisbee Rise Reaches Global Top 20
Ultimate Frisbee is a sport played by throwing a flying disc.
It is becoming more popular in India.
Indian teams now compete against countries from around the world.
India is ranked 18th in the beach version and 20th in the grass version.
The Bharat Trophy 2026 was held in Chennai.
Eleven state teams and 255 players took part.
Karnataka won by beating Tamil Nadu 11–10 in the final.
Karnataka also received an award for fair play and respectful competition.
India ranks 18th globally in beach Ultimate Frisbee and 20th in grass.
Bharat Trophy 2026 brought together 11 state teams and 255 players in Chennai.
Karnataka defeated defending champions Tamil Nadu 11–10 to win the national title.
Gujarat finished third, while Karnataka also won the Spirit of the Game award.
Officials say the championship reflects Ultimate Frisbee's expanding clubs, athletes, and state structures in India.
- Who
- Eleven Indian state teams, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat, competed in the Bharat Trophy 2026.
- What
- Karnataka won India's national Ultimate Frisbee championship and India was reported among the global top 20 in both formats.
- When
- The Bharat Trophy 2026 was held over three days.
- Where
- The championship took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Nehru Park in Chennai, India.
- Why
- The event was held to determine the national champion and strengthen India's national competition pathway and state-level structures.
- Global ranking
- India ranks 18th in beach Ultimate Frisbee and 20th in grass among 127 national federations.
- Event
- Bharat Trophy 2026 is the flagship national championship of the Flying Disc Sports Federation (India).
- Participants
- The tournament included 11 state teams, 255 players, and more than 40 support staff.
- Champion
- Karnataka defeated defending champions Tamil Nadu 11–10 in the final.
- Third place
- Gujarat finished third.
- Spirit of the Game
- Karnataka won the award recognizing fair-mindedness, communication, rule knowledge, and mutual respect.
- Organizers
- The event was organized by the Flying Disc Sports Federation (India) with the Senthamizh Flying Disc Association.