Raipur, April 2 -- Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium.

According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition, Jharkhand secured a creditable bronze to complete the podium.

At the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, Odisha's double gold in men's and women's hockey was more than a sporting triumph - it was a powerful reflection of how the game is reshaping lives across the tri...