Published: 9 January 2026Olympics.comGeneral
2nd Khelo India Beach Games Conclude in Diu; Karnataka Wins Overall Crown
The 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026 concluded on January 10 in Diu with Karnataka emerging as overall champions with 11 medals — 3 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze. Tamil Nadu finished second (3G, 2S, 3B) and defending champions Manipur third (3G, 2S, 2B). Over 1,100 athletes from 25 states and 6 UTs competed.
The games, held from January 5-10 at Ghoghla Beach, featured beach soccer, pencak silat, sepak takraw, beach kabaddi, beach volleyball, and open water swimming as medal sports, with mallakhamb and tug-of-war as demonstration sports. Karnataka's three golds all came from open water swimming. The event was part of the government's push to promote beach sports and develop coastal sports infrastructure.
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The 2nd Khelo India Beach Games concluded at Ghoghla Beach, Diu on 10 January 2026, with Karnataka topping the table on 11 medals, including three open water swimming golds. Over 1,100 athletes from 25 states and 6 Union Territories competed across beach soccer, silat, takraw, kabaddi, volleyball and swimming.
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Frequently asked questions
Which state won the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026 and where were the games held?
**Karnataka** won the **2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026** as overall champions with **11 medals (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 6 Bronze)**. The games were held at **Ghoghla Beach, Diu** from **January 5-10, 2026**. **Tamil Nadu** finished second (3G, 2S, 3B) and defending champions **Manipur** third (3G, 2S, 2B). Over **1,100 athletes** from **25 states and 6 UTs** competed across **6 medal sports** and 2 demonstration sports.
What sports were included in the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026 held in Diu?
The **2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026** (January 5-10, Ghoghla Beach, Diu) featured six **medal sports**: **beach soccer**, **pencak silat**, **sepak takraw**, **beach kabaddi**, **beach volleyball**, and **open water swimming**. **Mallakhamb** and **tug-of-war** were demonstration sports. **Karnataka** won the overall title with **11 medals**, with all **3 gold medals** coming from **open water swimming**. Over **1,100 athletes** from **25 states and 6 UTs** participated.
In which sport did Karnataka win all three gold medals at the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026?
**Karnataka** won all **three gold medals** at the **2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026** (Ghoghla Beach, Diu, January 5-10) in **open water swimming**. Karnataka's total medal tally was **11 (3G, 2S, 6B)**, making it the overall champion. **Tamil Nadu** finished second (3G, 2S, 3B) and **Manipur** (defending champions) third (3G, 2S, 2B). Over **1,100 athletes** from **25 states and 6 UTs** competed across 6 medal sports.
What is pencak silat and why is it included in the Khelo India Beach Games?
**Pencak Silat** is a traditional **Southeast Asian martial art** originally from Indonesia/Malaysia, now recognised internationally and included in **ASEAN Games**. Its inclusion in the **2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026** (Diu, January 5-10) reflects India's effort to diversify its sports culture and promote **emerging combat sports**. The games also featured **beach soccer, sepak takraw, beach kabaddi, beach volleyball, and open water swimming** as medal sports; **Karnataka** won overall with 11 medals.
How many states and athletes participated in the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu?
Over **1,100 athletes** from **25 states** and **6 Union Territories** participated in the **2nd Khelo India Beach Games 2026** held at **Ghoghla Beach, Diu from January 5-10, 2026**. The games featured **6 medal sports** (beach soccer, pencak silat, sepak takraw, beach kabaddi, beach volleyball, open water swimming) and 2 demonstration sports. **Karnataka** emerged as overall champions with **11 medals**, followed by **Tamil Nadu** and **Manipur**.
