Maharashtra (37 gold) are one ahead of Haryana (36), who failed to strike gold for the first time since the Games started on June 4. Haryana, however, are primed for a spectacular finish with a bounty of gold awaiting them in the boxing ring.
The Day-1 of Khelo India Youth Games 2021 went Maharashtra's way as their athletes won nine gold medals while Haryana were right behind winning six gold medals. Manipur shot to the third place in the medals tally.
The 16-year-old Kajol Sargar from Sangli in Maharashtra lifted a total of 113 Kg in the women's 40 Kg category to win a gold medal and kick-off Maharashtra's march towards the top of the medal's tally.
Bengaluru (Karnataka)[India], April 25 (ANI): The Khelo India University Games kicked off with a grand opening ceremony here at the Kanteerva Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. The day saw plenty of sporting action with eight medals up for grabs across two disciplines.