Hosts Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu had a golden start on Day 2 of the first Khelo India Beach Games in Diu on Tuesday. The first golds of the Games were decided in pencak silat competition with Daman & Diu, winning two of the first three, according to SAI Media Release.
The first-ever edition of the Khelo India Beach Games is underway in Diu, bringing a fresh wave of excitement and sporting spirit to the coastal town. The multi-disciplinary event marks a significant expansion of the Khelo India initiative into beach sports, promoting diverse formats.
Kirtana Acharya, Prasanna Bendre and Princess Thomas, who stood at the top podium ranking following their gold medal triumphs in different categories of Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games 2025, described their feelings and laid out their future goals and ambitions.
Hosts Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu had a golden start on Day 2 of the first Khelo India Beach Games in Diu on Tuesday. The first golds of the Games were decided in pencak silat competition, with Daman and Diu winning two of the first three.
The medals are a new honour meant to be bestowed on first responders who die in the line of duty. The three officers were killed in November 2024 when a driver struck them on the side of the road.
On Monday, the Beach Games, held under the ever-expanding Khelo India umbrella for the first time, were formally declared open by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in a colourful ceremony on the Ghoghla Beach, the venue of the Games in Diu.
In his message to the Games organisers in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and the Sports Authority of India, PM Modi congratulated and bestowed his wishes, saying that the Beach Games promise to make waves in India's sporting calendar.
The inaugural Khelo India Beach Games 2025 (KIBG) at the Ghoghla beach in Diu got rolling on Monday with beach soccer taking centre stage on day one of the event, according to SAI Media Release.
The northern division of the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) announced late on Friday night that they apprehended two Chinese individuals who entered Taiwan unlawfully via a rubber boat that morning, landing at Guanyin Beach in Taoyuan, as reported by Taipei Times.
According to Taipei Times, the CGA confirmed that the two, a father and son, were apprehended, their 3.3-meter rubber boat confiscated, and then sent to prosecutors for investigation.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13: Alibaug, a picturesque coastal town just a short ferry ride from Mumbai, has solidified it's status as a premier destination for luxury real estate in India. Known for its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and proximity to the financial capital, Alibaug i