13-05-2025
CG bags gold & bronze in Kalaripayattu event
Raipur: The state has made a strong mark at the
Khelo India Youth Games
, clinching a
gold medal
and a bronze in the
Kalaripayattu
event. Arjun Kumar Chandra and Anant Swarnkar demonstrated exceptional skill to secure the gold, while Ragini and Tavarna Patel won the bronze. The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 is currently being held at different venues in Bihar.
Chhattisgarh
is being represented by a contingent of 15 members, including 11 players, in various details of the achievements, Anis Memon informed that in the stick fight event, Arjun Kumar Chandra and Anant Swarnkar from Korba exhibited remarkable prowess, bagging the first gold medal for Chhattisgarh and bringing honour to the district and the state. He highlighted that this is the first time Chhattisgarh has won a gold medal in Kalaripayattu at the Khelo India Youth another event, Ragini and Tavarna Patel, also from Korba district, secured a
bronze medal
in the Long Staff Lathi competition of Kalaripayattu, further adding to team Chhattisgarh's medal tally.
