New Delhi, March 6 -- The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games will be held from March 25 to April 6 across three cities in Chhattisgarh - Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja.
The announcement was made on Thursday by union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The Games will feature seven medal disciplines - athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling - along with two demonstration sports, mallakhamb and kabaddi. Athletes from most states and union Territories across India are expected to participate in the event.
"The Khelo India Tribal Games are part of our expanding footprint that offers an opportunity and scope to every young person wanting to play a sport. It is part of PM Narendra Modi's vision o...