New Delhi, March 25 -- The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), which commenced today across three cities in Chhattisgarh and will continue until April 3.

According to a release, Mandaviya stated that the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 marks a historic beginning for Chhattisgarh as a permanent host, with the Games set to be organised annually across regions including Bastar, Sarguja and Raipur.

The Minister stressed that talent exists beyond urban centres, including in tribal regions, coastal areas and remote parts of the country.

"Sporting talent is not limited to metropolitan cities; it thrives in tribal villages and across diverse region...