Current Affairs - Sports - Discussion

The first-ever Khelo India Beach Games were inaugurated by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Ghoghla Beach in Diu. This significant event brought together over 1,000 athletes to compete in six medal sports such as beach soccer, volleyball, kabaddi, sepak takraw, pencak silat, and open water swimming. Additionally, traditional Indian sports like mallakhamb and tug-of-war were showcased as demonstration events. Hosting such a large-scale beach sporting event in Diu marks an important step in promoting coastal sports infrastructure and tourism in the region, highlighting the government's commitment to expanding athletic engagement across diverse geographies.