Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Khelo India Beach Games 2026 Begins
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026 is happening at Ghoghla Beach in Diu from January 5th to 10th.
Over 2,100 people will take part, with 1,100 athletes competing in eight different sports.
Six of these sports will have medals, and there will be 32 gold medals to win.
The games are organized by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, with help from the Sports Authority of India and national sports groups.
The opening ceremony was at the Blue Flag Ghoghla Beach and was attended by important guests like the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Praful Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of the event in promoting sports and talent discovery, and praised the choice of Ghoghla Beach for its environmental significance.
Some teams have already started competing, with notable performances in beach soccer and beach kabaddi.
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026 will be held at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, from January 5-10, 2026.
Over 2,100 participants, including 1,100 athletes, will compete in eight sports, with six offering medals and 32 gold medals up for grabs.
The event is organized by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, with technical supervision from the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the event's role in promoting sports as a mass movement and showcasing India's natural beauty, praising the choice of Ghoghla Beach for its environmental significance.
The opening ceremony was held at the Blue Flag Ghoghla Beach, attended by Praful Patel and Manoj Sinha, with notable performances already starting in beach soccer and beach kabaddi.
- Who
- 2,100+ participants, including 1,100 athletes, Sports Authority of India, National Sports Federations, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- What
- Khelo India Beach Games 2026
- When
- January 5-10, 2026
- Where
- Ghoghla Beach, Diu
- Why
- To provide a platform for athletes to express their skills and promote sports as a mass movement, in line with PM Narendra Modi's vision and Khelo Bharat Niti
Promotion of Sports and Tourism
Environmental and Infrastructure Development
Focus on Sports
Promotion of Sports and Tourism
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026 aim to promote sports as a mass movement and provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skills.
Environmental and Infrastructure Development
The event also highlights the importance of sustainable development and tourism promotion, as seen in the redevelopment of Ghoghla Beach and other infrastructure initiatives.
- Event
- Khelo India Beach Games 2026
- Location
- Ghoghla Beach, Diu
- Dates
- January 5-10, 2026
- Participants
- 2,100+
- Sports
- 8 (Volleyball, Soccer, Sepak Takraw, Kabaddi, Pencak Silat, Open Water Swimming, Mallakhamb, Tug-of-War)
- Medal Sports
- 6 (Volleyball, Soccer, Sepak Takraw, Kabaddi, Pencak Silat, Open Water Swimming)
- Gold Medals
- 32
- Organizers
- Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Sports Authority of India, National Sports Federations
- Opening Ceremony Guests
- Praful Patel (Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep), Manoj Sinha (Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir)
- Prime Minister's Message
- Highlighted the importance of the event in promoting sports and talent discovery, and praised the choice of Ghoghla Beach for its environmental significance.
- Notable Performances
- Odisha won 11-3 against Maharashtra in women's beach soccer; Himachal Pradesh defeated hosts Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 7-5. Maharashtra's men's and women's beach kabaddi teams also won their matches.
