Team News Riveting
Raipur, March 23
Chhattisgarh is set to host the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 from March 25 to April 3. The event will take place across three cities – Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja – bringing together over 6,000 participants, including 2,300 athletes.
With over 32 percent of its population belonging to tribal communities and a living legacy of indigenous cultures, traditions, and athletic excellence, Chhattisgarh stands not just as a host but as the natural home of these games.
The KITG will feature a diverse range of disciplines, including Archery, Athletics, Football, Hockey, Swimming, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Mallakhamb, and Kabaddi, hosted across key venues in Chhattisgarh.
The games will also feature two demonstrative disciplines, namely Mallakhamb & Kabaddi, which will be showcased as indigenous sporting traditions with national visibility.
