Overview
- The three-day divisional finals began December 11 at Indira Priyadarshini Stadium in Jagdalpur and feature 11 sporting disciplines.
- Organisers reported more than 392,000 registrations this year, up from about 165,000 last year, with over 227,000 women participating.
- Roughly 3,500 athletes are competing in the divisional finals, including a 761-strong Nua Bat team of surrendered Naxalites and victims of Maoist violence.
- Officials highlighted socially inclusive participation that also involves Divyang athletes affected by Naxal violence.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to attend the December 13 closing ceremony, and officials indicated he may review security and anti-Maoist efforts.