Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu: Karnataka win overall title on bronze count
Karnataka won the overall title at the second Khelo India Beach Games, which concluded at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, on 10 January 2026, finishing ahead of Tamil Nadu and defending champion Manipur on bronze medals after all three won 3 gold and 2 silver.
Summary
The Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026, the second edition of the event, concluded at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 10 January 2026. Karnataka won the overall title with 3 gold (all in open water swimming), 2 silver and 6 bronze; Tamil Nadu (3-2-3) was second and 2025 champion Manipur (3-2-2) third, the order decided by bronze medals. Karnataka's Ashmita Chandra and Dhrupad Ramakrishna won the women's and men's 5km open water swimming golds on the final day.
Key facts
- Event
- Khelo India Beach Games 2026 — 2nd edition
- Venue, end date
- Ghoghla Beach, Diu (DNH and DD), 10 January 2026
- Champion
- Karnataka — 3 gold, 2 silver, 6 bronze (11 medals)
- 2nd / 3rd
- Tamil Nadu (3-2-3) / Manipur (3-2-2), the 2025 champion
- Tie-break
- Bronze medal count
- 5km open water golds
- Ashmita Chandra and Dhrupad Ramakrishna (Karnataka)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which state won the overall title at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu?
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Correct answer: C — Karnataka
Olympics.com and The Tribune: Karnataka won the overall title with 3 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India Beach Games 2026: 1. It was the second edition of the Games. 2. Manipur, the 2025 champion, finished second. 3. The top three were separated by bronze medals after each won 3 gold and 2 silver. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Olympics.com and The Tribune: statements 1 and 3 are correct; Tamil Nadu finished second and Manipur third.