Khelo India Youth Games 2024, Full Medal Tally
The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 has kicked off in Tamil Nadu, showcasing the nation’s young sporting talent in a celebration of skill, determination, and sportsmanship. With over 5,600 athletes nationwide, this sixth edition of KIYG promises to be a spectacular event, running from January 19 to 31. Hosted in four vibrant cities – Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore – the games are a testament to India’s commitment to nurturing sports at the grassroots level. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 is not just a platform for athletic competition but also a celebration of India’s diverse and rich sporting culture.
Khelo India Youth Games 2024: The table above provides a detailed overview of the medal tally of Indian states in a sports event. It highlights the achievements of each state in terms of gold, silver, bronze, and total medals won. Maharashtra leads the tally with the highest number of total medals, followed by Haryana and Tamil Nadu, demonstrating their strong performance in the competition. The table also includes the contributions of other states, reflecting the widespread talent and competitive spirit across India in various sports disciplines.
Maharashtra defended their Khelo India Youth Games title after topping the medals tally with 57 gold medals, 48 silver and 53 bronze. It was their fourth KIYG title.
Here is the full medal tally of the Khelo India Youth Games 2024:
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 57 | 48 | 53 | 158 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 38 | 21 | 39 | 98 |
| 3 | Haryana | 35 | 22 | 46 | 103 |
| 4 | Delhi | 13 | 18 | 25 | 56 |
| 5 | Rajasthan | 13 | 17 | 17 | 47 |
| 6 | Telangana | 13 | 4 | 7 | 24 |
| 7 | Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 13 | 18 | 42 |
| 8 | Punjab | 11 | 13 | 15 | 39 |
| 9 | Kerala | 11 | 9 | 15 | 35 |
| 10 | Manipur | 10 | 11 | 10 | 31 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 9 | 19 | 19 | 47 |
| 12 | West Bengal | 9 | 8 | 11 | 28 |
| 13 | Andhra Pradesh | 7 | 9 | 11 | 27 |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | 6 | 12 | 12 | 30 |
| 15 | Gujarat | 6 | 7 | 12 | 25 |
| 16 | Odisha | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21 |
| 17 | Assam | 5 | 8 | 11 | 24 |
| 18 | Chandigarh | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| 19 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 20 | Jharkhand | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 21 | Bihar | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 22 | Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
| 23 | Jammu and Kashmir | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 25 | Chhattisgarh | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 26 | Tripura | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 27 | Mizoram | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Nagaland | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 30 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 31 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
This year’s KIYG witnesses the participation of athletes from all 36 States and Union Territories of India, reflecting the diverse and widespread engagement in sports across the nation. Tamil Nadu, as the host, boasts the largest contingent with 559 athletes, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
The stakes are high at KIYG 2024, with 933 medals up for grabs, including 278 gold, 278 silver, and 377 bronze. The athletes will compete fiercely across various disciplines, each vying for glory and contributing to their state or Union Territory’s medal tally.
Maharashtra won the last edition of the KIYG held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh with a total medals count of 161 – 56 gold, 55 silver and 50 bronze.
Khelo India Youth Games 2024 is the sixth edition of a flagship sporting event under the Indian government’s Khelo India initiative. It aims to promote sports at a grassroots level, providing a platform for young athletes from across the country.
KIYG 2024 is being held in Tamil Nadu from January 19 to 31, 2024. The event is hosted in four cities: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore.
Over 5,600 athletes from all 36 States and Union Territories of India are participating in KIYG 2024, showcasing the widespread engagement in sports.
A total of 933 medals are up for grabs, including 278 gold, 278 silver, and 377 bronze across various sports and disciplines.
Tamil Nadu, as the host, boasts the largest contingent with 559 athletes. Maharashtra and Haryana, two-time champions, have 415 and 491 athletes, respectively.
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