Khelo India Beach Games

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Khelo India Beach Games
Khelo India.svg
AbbreviationKIBG
First event2025
Occur everyAnnual
PurposeMulti-sport events across Indian beaches
Website Khelo India Beach Games

Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) is a national level multi-sport event held in India, where athletes across the country compete in six beach sports, namely beach soccer, beach volleyball, sepak takraw, beach kabaddi, pencak silat and open water swimming. Mallakhamb and tug of war are also held with the games for demonstration purposes. [1] [2] The inaugural edition of KIBG was held in 2025 on the Ghoghla Beach in Diu, from 19-24 May, with Manipur winning the competition. [3] [4]

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Editions

Khelo India Beach Games
EditionYearHost(s)Start DateEnd DateSportsGold1st Team2nd Team3rd TeamRef
Gold Medal.svg Silver Medal.svg Bronze Medal.svg T Gold Medal.svg Silver Medal.svg Bronze Medal.svg T Gold Medal.svg Silver Medal.svg Bronze Medal.svg T
I2025 Diu 19 May24 May646Flag of the Government of Manipur.svg Manipur ..Maharashtra Flag(INDIA).png Maharashtra Nagaland [5]
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References

  1. "Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) reflect transformative power of sports, new chapter added: Prime Minister Narendra Modi". PIB . Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  2. Pitts, Andre (24 May 2025). "Khelo India Beach Games 2025 medal tally - full list". Olympics.
  3. "Manipur, Nagaland dominate pencak silat at Khelo India Beach Games". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2025-05-23. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
  4. "Khelo India Water Sports: Dal Lake in Srinagar tipped to host inaugural event". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
  5. "Manipur team champions in Khelo India Beach Games 2025; historic third finish for Nagaland - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2025-05-24.