Raipur, March 23 -- Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 are set to commence on March 25 and the Games will be hosted across three culturally significant cities: Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja, each reflecting the diversity and depth of Chhattisgarh's tribal heartland.

The KITG 2026 from March 25 to April 3 will host 2300 plus athletes and 3700 participants in Chhattisgarh, and the former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes that 'KITG is very important as it supports, nurtures, and provides a platform to the natural talent'.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Bhutia said, "I belong to a tribal community. Tribal people have an inborn talent for sports. There are many sports personality who comes from the North-East and especially from trib...