First Khelo India Beach Games conclude in Diu; Manipur top, Maharashtra second, Nagaland third
The first Khelo India Beach Games, hosted by Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu from 19 May, concluded on 24 May 2025 at the INS Khukri Memorial in Diu, with Manipur finishing first, Maharashtra second and Nagaland third.
Summary
The first Khelo India Beach Games, hosted by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, concluded on 24 May 2025 with a closing ceremony at the INS Khukri Memorial in Diu; the Games began on 19 May. Manipur finished at the top, followed by Maharashtra and Nagaland. Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya noted that it was the first time Nagaland finished in the top three of a Khelo India event, and praised Manipur's performance, especially in pencak silat.
Key facts
- Edition
- First Khelo India Beach Games, 2025
- Host
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Dates
- 19–24 May 2025
- Closing
- INS Khukri Memorial, Diu
- Top three
- 1. Manipur; 2. Maharashtra; 3. Nagaland
- First
- Nagaland's first top-three finish in a Khelo India event
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Union Territory hosted the first Khelo India Beach Games in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
The first Khelo India Beach Games were hosted by Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, closing at Diu.
Which state finished at the top of the first Khelo India Beach Games 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Manipur
Manipur finished first, followed by Maharashtra and Nagaland.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Beach Games 2025: 1. The closing ceremony was held at the INS Khukri Memorial in Diu. 2. Nagaland finished in the top three of a Khelo India event for the first time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.