00 Players from Chhattisgarh also hoisted the flag, Rishika Kashyap won silver and Lucky Babu Markam won bronze
Raipur. Along with the conclusion of the weightlifting competition under India Tribal Games 2026, the results of the championship team were also declared, in which Arunachal Pradesh achieved the honour of becoming the overall champion in the men's category. Mizoram was the first runner up and Assam was the second runner up. In the women's category, Assam performed brilliantly and won the title of overall champion, while Odisha was the first runner up and Chhattisgarh was the second runner up.

The weightlifting competitions under the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, held at Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, concluded today with a spectacular finish. Throughout the event, athletes from across the country enthralled the spectators with their outstanding displays of strength, technique, and confidence. Chhattisgarh Forest and Climate Change Minister Mr. Kedar Kashyap and Raipur Mayor Mrs. Meenal Choubey were special guests at the closing ceremony. They met with the athletes, encouraged them, and honored the winners with medals. They also wished the athletes a bright future.
Among the key events, Sambo Lapung of Arunachal Pradesh won the gold medal in the men's 110 kg weight category with a lift of 299 kg. David Lalzawmdika of Mizoram won the silver medal with a lift of 270 kg, and Lucky Babu Markam of Chhattisgarh won the bronze medal with a lift of 261 kg. Lucky Babu's performance was a proud moment for the home crowd. In the men's 110 kg category, David Johmingmawia of Mizoram won the gold medal with a total of 290 kg. Gugulothu Raja Sekhar of Andhra Pradesh (255 kg) took the silver, and Manash Pratim Sonwal of Assam (223 kg) won the bronze. This category saw intense competition among the athletes.

The women's competitions were also thrilling. In the 86 kg category, Sakshi Bandu Burkule of Maharashtra won the gold medal by lifting 150 kg. Rishika Kashyap of Chhattisgarh, with a brilliant performance, won the silver medal by lifting 121 kg and credited her coach for the medal. Bitupuna Deori of Assam took the bronze. In another women's category (over 86 kg), Zosangjuali of Mizoram won the gold medal with 140 kg, while Pinky Boro of Assam and Gunjan Uikey of Madhya Pradesh took the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Athletes from Chhattisgarh also made a strong presence in the competition. After his performance, Lucky Babu Markam said that hosting the Tribal Games 2026 in Chhattisgarh is a great opportunity for the rural and tribal youth of the state. This will inspire them to achieve a bigger stage and progress.
Technical arrangements were well-organized throughout the event, and the competitions were conducted in a transparent manner. The enthusiasm of the spectators also energized the athletes' performances. The weightlifting events at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 proved that the country's tribal regions possess immense sporting talent, capable of making a distinct identity for themselves at the national level if given the right platform and opportunity.