Khatima hosted the MP-level sports competition under Khel Mahakumbh 2026 on Saturday, with teams competing in the under-14 and under-19 boys’ Malakhamb categories. The event was held at the Van Chetna Multipurpose Sports Hall and featured winning players from different assembly constituencies in the Nainital-Udham Singh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.

Nanakmatta emerged first in the under-14 category after defeating Khatima. Khatima reversed the result in the under-19 competition, beating Haldwani to take the top position.

Results from the 2 age groups

The final standings reported for the competition were:

  • Under-14 boys: Nanakmatta finished first and Khatima stood second.
  • Under-19 boys: Khatima secured first place, Haldwani took second and Sitarganj finished third.

The results gave both Nanakmatta and Khatima a category victory. Khatima’s under-19 win also put the local team at the top of the older age group in the competition held in the town.

Dhami opens competition

Uttarakhand office-bearer Gambhir Singh Dhami inaugurated the event. He met the participating players and encouraged them during the competition.

At the closing programme, Dhami presented awards to the winning players along with Ramesh Auli, exercise instructor Vipin Gautam and Regional Youth Welfare Officer Dilshad. Ramesh Auli also conducted the stage proceedings.

The programme was attended by exercise instructor Vipin Kumar Gautam, Regional Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Corps Officer Dilshad, Rajendra Lal Verma and Provincial Guard Corps volunteer Balveer Singh, among others.

Youth Welfare department organised event

The Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Corps Department organised the competition. Its format brought together athletes who had already won at the assembly level, giving players from the participating areas an opportunity to compete in the 2 boys’ age categories.

The event’s local significance centred on Khatima’s participation and its under-19 victory, while Nanakmatta secured the under-14 title. Awards were distributed after the competition concluded.

Conclusion

Nanakmatta won the under-14 Malakhamb category and Khatima took the under-19 title at the Khatima competition, where the successful players received awards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the competition held?

The event took place at the Van Chetna Multipurpose Sports Hall in Khatima.

Q. Which programme included the competition?

It was organised under Khel Mahakumbh 2026.

Q. Which sport was contested?

Players competed in Malakhamb in the under-14 and under-19 boys’ categories.

Q. Who won the under-14 title?

Nanakmatta finished first in the under-14 boys’ category, ahead of Khatima.

Q. Who won the under-19 title?

Khatima won the under-19 boys’ category by defeating Haldwani.

Q. Which team finished third in the under-19 category?

Sitarganj secured third place in the under-19 boys’ standings.

Q. Who inaugurated the event?

Uttarakhand office-bearer Gambhir Singh Dhami inaugurated the competition.

Q. Which department organised the programme?

The Youth Welfare and Provincial Guard Corps Department conducted the event.