Dehradun, Feb. 7 -- The 38th edition of the National Games, India's premier multi-sport event inspired by the Olympics, began on 26 January 2025. This prestigious competition brings together athletes from 28 states, eight Union Territories, and the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) to compete for medals in 32 sports.

The National Games 2025 commenced with the Triathlon events. Manipur's Sarungbam Athouba Meitei secured the first gold medal of the competition by winning the men's triathlon. In the women's category, Maharashtra's Dolly Devidas Patil clinched the top spot. She also played a crucial role in securing Maharashtra's victory in the triathlon mixed relay, alongside her teammates Parth Sachin Miraje, Kaushik Vinay Malandkar, an...