Landlocked Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the overall champion of India’s first Beach Games held at the blue flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu from 4-11 January 2024. MP won a total of 18 medals including seven golds.
Maharashtra won 14 medals including 3 gold, while Tamil Nadu, Uttarkhand and hosts Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Diu & Daman secured 12 medals each. Assam won 8 medals, out of which 5 were Gold.
The Sports Ministry informed in the Beach Soccer, Lakshadweep secured the gold medal after beating Maharashtra 5-4 in the well contested final.
1404 athletes, all under the age of 21, from 28 states and Union Territories, supported by 205 match officials, participated in a diverse range of disciplines at the first Beach Games.
The sporting disciplines included Tug of War, Sea Swimming, Pencak Silat, Mallakhamb, Beach Volleyball, Beach Kabaddi, Beach Soccer and Beach Boxing.
Cheers to an epic finale at Diu Beach Games 2024! 🏆 Beach kabaddi, boxing, and beach soccer finals lit up the sand, leaving us with unforgettable memories. 🥊⚽🏖️ #DiuBeachGames #FinalDayThrills pic.twitter.com/B8pZZ2LkjD
— Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Tourism (@dnhddtourism) January 12, 2024
