In Chhattisgarh, on the fifth day of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, competitions in hockey, weightlifting and football will be held today in Raipur. Wrestling events will take place in Surguja. Karnataka continues to lead the medal tally with 15 gold medals. Odisha is in second place with nine gold medals, while Assam holds the third position with four gold medals.

 

The Khelo India Tribal Games began on the 25th of March and will continue till the 3rd of April. More than three thousand athletes from 30 states and Union Territories are participating in the event. Competitions are being held in seven disciplines – archery, athletics, football, hockey, swimming, weightlifting and wrestling. Mallakhamb and Kabaddi have been included as demonstration sports.