Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu’s Prasanna Bendre secured a Tanding gold in Beach Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 in Diu. Tamil Nadu excelled with four medals in Beach Volleyball, including a gold and silver, taking the lead on the medals table. The event witnessed intense competition with over 1100 participants across eight sports.
Tamil Nadu’s dominance extended to the men’s regu gold in Pencak Silat, contributing to their leading position with two gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the women’s Beach Volleyball final, Deepika and Pavithra from Tamil Nadu clinched the gold medal by defeating Pondicherry’s Revathi and Swetha. The games also showcased Haryana’s and Delhi’s victories in Beach Sepaktakraw, Beach Kabaddi, and Beach Soccer.
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026, under the supervision of the Sports Authority of India, featured various sports like volleyball, soccer, sepaktakraw, and more. Haryana, Delhi, Odisha, and other states displayed remarkable performances, setting the stage for intense finals across different disciplines.
