Telangana wins overall title at 4th National EMRS Sports Meet in Rourkela
Telangana emerged overall champion at the 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025, which concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha on 15 November 2025, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
Summary
At the EMRS Sports Meet, Telangana won 230 medals (88 gold, 66 silver, 76 bronze) and 714 points, ahead of Chhattisgarh (162 medals) and Madhya Pradesh (151 medals). Organised by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and hosted by the Odisha Model Tribal Education Society, the five-day meet across Sundargarh, Rourkela and Rajgangpur brought together over 5,500 students from 22 States and one Union Territory. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was chief guest at the closing ceremony.
Key facts
- Event
- 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025
- Closing
- 15 Nov 2025, Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela
- Overall champion
- Telangana â 230 medals, 714 points
- Runners-up
- Chhattisgarh (2nd), Madhya Pradesh (3rd)
- Participants
- 5,500+ students, 22 States + 1 UT
- Organiser
- NESTS, Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which state emerged as the overall champion at the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025?
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Correct answer: D â Telangana
Telangana won the overall championship with 230 medals and 714 points.
Where did the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 conclude?
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Correct answer: B â Rourkela
It concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students were launched in:
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Correct answer: A â 1997â98
EMRS were launched in 1997â98 to provide quality residential education to tribal students from Class 6 to 12.