The first-ever Khelo India Beach Games

Current Context: The first-ever Khelo India Beach Games 2025 were held from May 19–24, 2025, at Ghoghla Beach, Diu, organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

• Chaired By: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who inaugurated the event.
• Theme: "Khel Ke Sitare, Diu Ke Kinare", celebrating coastal sports and athleticism.
• Aim: To promote beach sports, enhance coastal tourism, and provide a platform for emerging athletes.

Highlights:

• Over 1,350 athletes from 30+ states and UTs participated.
• Competitions were held in six medal sports: beach soccer, beach volleyball, beach kabaddi, sepak takraw, pencak silat, and open water swimming.
• Mallakhamb and tug-of-war were included as demonstration sports.
• Manipur topped the medal tally with 14 medals (5 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze).
• Maharashtra won the most medals (20) but finished second due to fewer silver medals.

Question:

Q.1 Where were the first-ever Khelo India Beach Games 2025 held?
a) Ghoghla Beach, Diu
b) Kovalam Beach, Kerala
c) Marina Beach, Chennai
d) Baga Beach, Goa

Answer: a) The event was held at Ghoghla Beach in Diu, marking the launch of beach games under the Khelo India initiative, promoting coastal sports.