Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be hosted by the state of Chhattisgarh. The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 25 to April 6, 2026, across three major locations in the state of Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja. The event will feature seven medal sports, including athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming, and wrestling, along with two demonstration sports, Mallakhamb and Kabaddi. The official mascot, named ‘Morveer’, symbolises the courage and cultural pride of India’s tribal communities. The games have also been declared an Event of National Importance and will follow international technical standards set by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.