• The KIBG 2026, held from January 5-10, 2026, organised by the UT of DNHDD under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and various national sports federations.

About Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG) 2026:
Sports: Featured six medal events, including Beach Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Sepak Takraw, Beach Kabaddi, Pencak Silat, and Open Water Swimming, alongside demonstration events such as Mallakhamb and Tug-of-War.
Participants: Over 1,100 athletes from 30 states and UTs competed in the event.
Mascot: Diu is adorned in a festive spirit for KIBG 2026, with the mascot ‘Pearl’, a cheerful and energetic dolphin, welcoming athletes, support staff, volunteers, and all stakeholders of the Games.
Overall Standings: Karnataka emerged as the overall champions of the KIBG 2026, securing a total of 11 medals, including 3 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze.

• Tamil Nadu (TN) finished in second place with 8 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze), while Manipur claimed the third spot with 7 medals (3 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze).

About Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS):
Union Minister – Mansukh Mandaviya (Constituency-Porbandar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS) – Raksha Khadse (Constituency- Raver, Maharashtra)