Nagaland Women and Delhi Men Shine in Sepak Takraw at Khelo India Beach Games
Nagaland secures its first-ever top-three finish at the Games, powered by a historic gold in women’s sepak takraw and four pencak silat golds.
Overview
- Nagaland’s women’s team won gold in the sepak takraw quad regu event, defeating Haryana 2-1 in a dramatic final.
- This victory marked Nagaland’s first top-three finish at any Khelo India Games, earning third place overall with five gold, three silver, and five bronze medals.
- Delhi’s men’s team clinched gold in the men’s sepak takraw quad regu final, defeating Manipur 2-0.
- Manipur finished as the overall champions of the Khelo India Beach Games 2025, followed by Maharashtra in second place.
- Nagaland’s Chef de Mission, Kethosituo Sekhose, highlighted the team’s success as a stepping stone for national team selection and future competitions.