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Once Naxal hotspot, Bastar now buzzing with sports
The Morning Standard
|November 20, 2025
SURRENDERED MAOISTS TAKING PART @2nd edition of Bastar Olympics is on in 32 development blocks @ Participation has nearly doubled from 1.65L last year to 3.91L @Surrendered Naxals are taking part under ‘Yuva Baat’ banner @Players from all 7 Bastar districts are competing in 11 sports
CHHATTISGARH’S Bastar, once dreaded as an inaccessible Maoist stronghold, is today emerging as an epicentre of sports, with the second edition of the Bastar Olympics currently underway. Ina striking turn, the event is now drawing national attention as surrendered Maoists step onto the field as participants.
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