Why is it in the news?
First national tribal multi-sport event held in Chhattisgarh.
Category: Social Issues / Sports
Important Points:
● Held in Raipur, Jagdalpur, Surguja
● Dates: 25 March – 3 April 2026
● Organized by MYAS, SAI, IOA
● Objective: integrate tribal talent into mainstream sports
● Mascot: “Morveer”
● 60,000+ athletes participating
● 338 medals across events
● Includes athletics, hockey, wrestling, archery etc.
● Includes indigenous sports (kabaddi, mallakhamb)
● Talent Identification Committee (TIDC) for scouting