Dehradun, Feb. 7 -- The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) has surged ahead in the ongoing 38th National Games 2025, pipping Karnataka on gold count to top the medal tally as of Thursday.
With 34 golds, Services maintain a narrow lead over Karnataka, which trails with 30.
The National Games, hosted for the first time by Uttarakhand, have seen intense competition across 32 disciplines, with Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana also making strong showings.
Manipur's Sarungbam Athouba Meitei claimed the first gold in the men's individual triathlon, while Maharashtra's Dolly Devidas Patil secured the women's triathlon title before leading her team to victory in the mixed relay event.
Despite Services' dominance in recent editions, Ma...