Why in the News?

• Bihar won the gold medal after 25 years in the 38th National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand.

Key Points:

=> On February 08, 2025, in the 38th National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand, Bihar's women players Khushboo Kumari, Nikhat Khatoon and Payal Preeti won the gold medal in the triple women's lawn ball event.

=> Bihar has won this gold medal in National Games after 25 years.

=> In the final match, Bihar team defeated West Bengal by a close margin of 15-14.

=> In the 38th National Games 2025, Bihar stood at 29th position with a total of 12 medals including 1 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze medals.

38th National Games:

• The 38th National Games 2025 was organized in Uttarakhand from 28 January 2025 to 14 February 2025.
• It was inaugurated at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun.
• The mascot of the Games was Molly, inspired by the Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand 32 sporting events were included in the National Games .
• Maharashtra secured first position with 54 gold, 71 silver and 76 bronze medals.
• While Haryana secured second position by securing 48 gold, 47 silver and 58 bronze medals.

39th National Games:

• The 39th National Games will be held in Meghalaya in 2026 .