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Khelo India Beach Games Get Off To A Colourful Start

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JANUARY 6, 2026 ISSUE

The second edition of Khelo India Beach Games got off to a colourful start at the Ghoghla Beach here on Monday with a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

- Press Trust of India

More than 1,100 athletes from across the nation will compete in eight different sports -- volleyball, soccer, sepak takraw, kabaddi, pencak silat, open water swimming, mallakhamb and tug-of-war-- in the Games which will conclude on January 5.

The first six will be medal sports and 32 gold medals will be up for grabs.

Diu is wearing a festive look with the Khelo India Beach Games mascot 'Pearl' -- the happy and energetic dolphin -- welcoming athletes, support staff, volunteers and all stakeholders associated with KIBG 2026.

The Khelo India Beach Games, organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, is being held under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations.

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