Haryana women and Delhi men dashed Bihar’s hopes of clinching a gold medal in Sepak-takraw during the finals of the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at Ghoghla Beach in Diu on Thursday.
Women’s Sepak-takraw Final
In the women’s sepak-takraw final, Haryana rebounded strongly after losing the opening regu to defeat Bihar 2-1 in a match that lasted an hour and 15 minutes.
Men’s Sepak-takraw Final
Meanwhile, the Delhi men’s team secured a straight 2-0 victory over Bihar.
Beach Soccer Highlights
In Beach Soccer, defending champions Odisha showcased their dominance with a commanding 7-0 win over debutants Himachal Pradesh, securing a spot in the women’s final. Srijana Tamang, Satyabati Khadia, and Khundongbam Ambalika each contributed two goals to the victory.
The second semifinal in the women’s section saw Gujarat off to a rousing start, scoring four goals in the first quarter, which propelled them to a 6-3 win over Arunachal Pradesh. Despite Skipper Giani Ramching Mara scoring in all three quarters, the team struggled to find support in front of the Gujarat goal.
Beach Volleyball Action
In Beach Volleyball, Tamil Nadu has the opportunity to capture both men’s and women’s gold medals. The women’s team of Deepika and Pavithra overcame a setback, coming from a set down to win against teammates Swathi and Dharshini with scores of 19-21, 21-12, 15-6. They will face Pondicherry’s Revathi and Swetha in the gold medal match.
The men’s final will feature Tamil Nadu’s Bharat and Rajesh competing against Goa’s Sawan and Gauns.
Event Overview
The Khelo India Beach Games 2026, organized by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, is held under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations. The second edition of the Khelo India Beach Games is hosting over 1,100 participants across eight different sports: volleyball, soccer, sepak takraw, kabaddi, pencak silat, open water swimming, mallakhamb, and tug-of-war. The first six are medal sports, with 32 gold medals available.
Today’s Results
Beach Soccer (semifinals)
Women: Gujarat bt Arunachal Pradesh 6-3; Odisha bt Himachal Pradesh 7-0
Beach Sepak-takraw
Women: Gold – Haryana; Silver – Bihar; Bronze – Uttar Pradesh, Manipur
Men: Gold – Delhi; Silver – Bihar; Bronze – Manipur, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu
Beach Volleyball (semifinals)
(Women): Deepika/Pavithra (TN) bt Swathi/Dharshini (TN) 19-21, 21-12, 15-6; Revathi/Swetha (Pdy) bt Manasa/Mounika (AP) 21-10, 21-18
(Men): Sawan/Gauns (Goa) bt Poonthamizhan/Abhithan (TN) 21-18, 16-21, 15-12; Bharat/Rajesh (TN) bt Ramakrishna Dawaskar/Nithin Sawant (Goa) 21-13, 19-21, 15-8