Tag: Chhattisgarh Sports

Rajnandgaon’s Aastha Deaf and Mute School students won five medals at the state-level Para Yogasana competition in Raigarh, including one gold, two silver and two bronze medals. All five athletes have qualified for the national-level competition.

Government Digvijay Autonomous Postgraduate College, Rajnandgaon, felicitated its former student and Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medalist Gyaneshwari Yadav in a grand ceremony, where she encouraged students to stay focused, disciplined, and committed to their dreams.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav in Raipur and congratulated her on bringing laurels to India and Chhattisgarh. The Rajnandgaon athlete is arriving in her hometown today, where a grand welcome and civic felicitation have been planned.

Chhattisgarh weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav wins Silver and Bronze medals in the 53-kg category at the Senior Asian Weightlifting Championship, registering a personal best total lift of 194 kg and bringing pride to the state and the nation.

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Chhattisgarh showcased India’s emerging tribal sporting talent, with stars like Komalika Bari and Anjali Munda leading a new generation of athletes poised for national and international success.

Rajnandgaon, known as the basketball nursery of Chhattisgarh, has added another proud chapter to its sporting legacy. International basketball player Mona Goswami has been selected for a prestigious position in the Indian Railways under the sports quota, in recognition of her outstanding national and international achievements.

Senior member Shashank Tiwari was unanimously elected Vice President of Jai Bhavani Vyayamshala during a key meeting held in Rajnandgaon. Office bearers and members congratulated him, while discussions were also held on forthcoming state and district-level bodybuilding competitions.

A newly constructed sports complex at Digvijay Club, Rajnandgaon, was formally inaugurated on Sunday, marking another milestone in the city’s sporting legacy. Former Chief Minister and Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh praised the visionary contributions of Rajnandgaon’s erstwhile rulers and commended Digvijay Club Executive President Kishore Belawale for spearheading the modern sports facility.

The message of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 echoed across Rajnandgaon as the Torch of Pride Yatra arrived in the city, aiming to promote sports culture and create awareness among youth and tribal athletes ahead of the prestigious national event to be hosted by Chhattisgarh.

Host Chhattisgarh emerged champions in the boys’ U-17 basketball event, while CBSE girls lifted the title at the 69th National School Games 2026, with closely contested finals showcasing high-quality competition in Rajnandgaon.

Host state Chhattisgarh put up a powerful display at the 69th National School Games Championship in Rajnandgaon, with both boys’ and girls’ teams securing key victories and moving closer to the pre-quarterfinals amid strong national competition.

Masoom Club Jheetiya won the Manki Cricket Tournament 2025, with Shahid Bhai describing the event as a vital platform for nurturing rural cricket talent across the region.