#KheloIndia2019: Wrestling, swimming, weightlifting, gymnastics and athletics... Maharashtra continues to dominate medal tally

Jan 17, 2019 17:54 IST

Maharashtra (red) beat Uttar Pradesh 38-23 in the semi-finals of under 21 girls kabaddi team event at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Wednesday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

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Maharashtra (red) beat Uttar Pradesh 38-23 in the semi-finals of under 21 girls kabaddi team event at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Wednesday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

(From right) Priya Raghav and Anmol Jain of Haryana won gold in U-21 10 m Air pistol mixed tea junior event at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 held at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Wednesday. (SANKET WANKHADE/HT PHOTO)

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(From right) Priya Raghav and Anmol Jain of Haryana won gold in U-21 10 m Air pistol mixed tea junior event at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 held at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Wednesday. (SANKET WANKHADE/HT PHOTO)

G Varshaa of Tamil Nadu won gold in U-21 50 m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior event at Khelo India Youth Games 2019, at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Wednesday. (SANKET WANKHADE/HT PHOTO)

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G Varshaa of Tamil Nadu won gold in U-21 50 m Rifle 3 Positions Women Junior event at Khelo India Youth Games 2019, at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Wednesday. (SANKET WANKHADE/HT PHOTO)

Sanika Sasane (red) of Maharashtra and Lalita of Rajasthan in action during U - 21 Girls Boxing quarter-final at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex Balewadi on Wednesday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

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Sanika Sasane (red) of Maharashtra and Lalita of Rajasthan in action during U - 21 Girls Boxing quarter-final at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex Balewadi on Wednesday. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Maharashtra players (red) in action against Gujarat in the U-17 volleyball women match at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 held at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Tuesday. (SANKET WANKHADE/HT PHOTO)

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Maharashtra players (red) in action against Gujarat in the U-17 volleyball women match at Khelo India Youth Games 2019 held at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi on Tuesday. (SANKET WANKHADE/HT PHOTO)

Haryana U-21 hockey players with their Gold medal at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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Haryana U-21 hockey players with their Gold medal at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

Ending the tournament on a high, Maharashtra’s Under-17 and Under-21 gymnastics teams walked away with the overall title in both categories by a comfortable margin ahead of closest rivals West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. (HT PHOTO)

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Ending the tournament on a high, Maharashtra’s Under-17 and Under-21 gymnastics teams walked away with the overall title in both categories by a comfortable margin ahead of closest rivals West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. (HT PHOTO)

Boys U-21 200m gold meadllist Balakumar Nithin (TN) celebrating his win at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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Boys U-21 200m gold meadllist Balakumar Nithin (TN) celebrating his win at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

SP Likith(Karnataka), gold medallist in boys U-21 50m freestyle and 50m breaststroke swimming at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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SP Likith(Karnataka), gold medallist in boys U-21 50m freestyle and 50m breaststroke swimming at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

Punjab’s Kunwer Ajai Raj Singh Rana, gold medal winner in Under-17 javelin throw at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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Punjab’s Kunwer Ajai Raj Singh Rana, gold medal winner in Under-17 javelin throw at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

Boys U-21 50m breaststroke- (from left) Danish Suresh (TN), silver, Likith SP (Karnataka), gold and Ansh Arora (UP), bronze. (HT PHOTO)

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Boys U-21 50m breaststroke- (from left) Danish Suresh (TN), silver, Likith SP (Karnataka), gold and Ansh Arora (UP), bronze. (HT PHOTO)

Gold medalist of U-21 Women’s 81kg category T Dharshini (TN) in action at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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Gold medalist of U-21 Women’s 81kg category T Dharshini (TN) in action at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

(From left) Rajkanwar Singh (Punjab); silver, Udayveer Sidhu (Chandigarh), gold and Mukesh Nelavalli (Andhra Pradesh) bronze of Men U-17 10m air pistol at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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(From left) Rajkanwar Singh (Punjab); silver, Udayveer Sidhu (Chandigarh), gold and Mukesh Nelavalli (Andhra Pradesh) bronze of Men U-17 10m air pistol at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

AT Daneshwari (Karnataka) in bob no 358, gold medal winner of 100m & 200m girls U-21 at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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AT Daneshwari (Karnataka) in bob no 358, gold medal winner of 100m & 200m girls U-21 at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

Kenisha Gupta (Maharashtra), gold medallist in girls U-17 50m freestyle swimming at Khelo India Youth Games. (HT PHOTO)

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Kenisha Gupta (Maharashtra), gold medallist in girls U-17 50m freestyle swimming at Khelo India Youth Games. (HT PHOTO)

Gold medalist of U-17 Men’s +102kg S Rudra Mayan (TN) in action at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

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Gold medalist of U-17 Men’s +102kg S Rudra Mayan (TN) in action at Khelo India Youth Games (HT PHOTO)

Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (retired), Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs (IC) with Khelo India Youth Games 2019 mascots, Jaya and Vijay (HT PHOTO)

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Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (retired), Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs (IC) with Khelo India Youth Games 2019 mascots, Jaya and Vijay (HT PHOTO)

The 15-year-old twins, who hail from Aurangabad, first showed their class in the all round event on Day 1 with Siddhi winning silver and Riddhi clinching the gold medal. On Day 2, the duo clinched two more medals with Siddhi winning gold in uneven bars, while Riddhi won bronze in the beam event. (HT PHOTO)

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The 15-year-old twins, who hail from Aurangabad, first showed their class in the all round event on Day 1 with Siddhi winning silver and Riddhi clinching the gold medal. On Day 2, the duo clinched two more medals with Siddhi winning gold in uneven bars, while Riddhi won bronze in the beam event. (HT PHOTO)

Judokas proved unstoppable, winning three of the six gold at stake on the opening day of the event in the Khelo India Youth Games 2019 here on Thursday. Delhi won three gold, one silver and two bronze for a total of six medals. (HT PHOTO)

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Judokas proved unstoppable, winning three of the six gold at stake on the opening day of the event in the Khelo India Youth Games 2019 here on Thursday. Delhi won three gold, one silver and two bronze for a total of six medals. (HT PHOTO)

Bhaktaram Desti (ORS) (u-17 49kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

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Bhaktaram Desti (ORS) (u-17 49kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

Abhishek Mahajan (MAH) (u-17 55kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

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Abhishek Mahajan (MAH) (u-17 55kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

Shubham Kolekar (MAH) (u-21 55kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

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Shubham Kolekar (MAH) (u-21 55kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

Soumya Dalvi (MAH) (u-17 40kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

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Soumya Dalvi (MAH) (u-17 40kg gold medallist) in action at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019. (HT PHOTO)

(From left) Under-17_40 kg - Arati Tatghunti (Maharashtra); Soumya Dalvi (Maharashtra); Sandiya Gungli (Arunachal Pradesh). Maharashtra dominated the first day of the weightlifting competitions at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019, winning three of the four gold medals on offer at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

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(From left) Under-17_40 kg - Arati Tatghunti (Maharashtra); Soumya Dalvi (Maharashtra); Sandiya Gungli (Arunachal Pradesh). Maharashtra dominated the first day of the weightlifting competitions at the Khelo India Youth Games 2019, winning three of the four gold medals on offer at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

In the men’s U-17 55kg category Maharashtra’s Abhishek Mahajan dominated proceedings to claim the gold, followed by Subhash Lahre (Chattisgarh) and Golom Tinku (Arunachal Pradesh). (HT PHOTO)

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In the men’s U-17 55kg category Maharashtra’s Abhishek Mahajan dominated proceedings to claim the gold, followed by Subhash Lahre (Chattisgarh) and Golom Tinku (Arunachal Pradesh). (HT PHOTO)

Haryana, Punjab chalk out contrasting wins in u-17 Hockey of Khelo India Youth Games at the Mahindra hockey stadium, Balewadi on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

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Haryana, Punjab chalk out contrasting wins in u-17 Hockey of Khelo India Youth Games at the Mahindra hockey stadium, Balewadi on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

In a one-sided fixture, Haryana toyed with Jharkhand and led 4-1 at the half-time. The margin would have been bigger but for the missed chances by Haryana forwards. (HT PHOTO)

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In a one-sided fixture, Haryana toyed with Jharkhand and led 4-1 at the half-time. The margin would have been bigger but for the missed chances by Haryana forwards. (HT PHOTO)

Khelo India Youth Games - Action during the Under 17 Men - Hockey match between Haryana (Blue jersey) and Jharkhand on Wednesday 09-01-2019

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Khelo India Youth Games - Action during the Under 17 Men - Hockey match between Haryana (Blue jersey) and Jharkhand on Wednesday 09-01-2019

Maharashtra were the superior team but surprisingly allowed their weak opponents to score three times. (HT PHOTO)

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Maharashtra were the superior team but surprisingly allowed their weak opponents to score three times. (HT PHOTO)

Jacob Vanlaltluanga was happy to take silver, one kg behind his senior, but he had assured himself of gold medal in the junior (under-17) division. (HT PHOTO)

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Jacob Vanlaltluanga was happy to take silver, one kg behind his senior, but he had assured himself of gold medal in the junior (under-17) division. (HT PHOTO)

It was clear that Zakhuma wanted to win gold here, having lost to Jacob Vanlaltluanga in the National Junior Championship in Nagpur last month. The 18-year-old, who returns with his team-mates to Aizawl once a year, knew that he had to get everything right to be able to win the top prize ahead of his younger team-mate. He won with a record total of 254kg. (HT PHOTO)

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It was clear that Zakhuma wanted to win gold here, having lost to Jacob Vanlaltluanga in the National Junior Championship in Nagpur last month. The 18-year-old, who returns with his team-mates to Aizawl once a year, knew that he had to get everything right to be able to win the top prize ahead of his younger team-mate. He won with a record total of 254kg. (HT PHOTO)

Completing the line-up in the boys under-17 semi- finals of the Khelo India Youth Games hockey tournament at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium were Uttar Pradesh and Odisha who also had easy closing pool engagements. In Pool B, Punjab thrashed Jharkhand 9-4 and Haryana overpowered Chandigarh 4-0. In Pool A Uttar Pradesh put it across Maharashtra 5-3 and Odisha downed Delhi 3-1 . (HT PHOTO)

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Completing the line-up in the boys under-17 semi- finals of the Khelo India Youth Games hockey tournament at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium were Uttar Pradesh and Odisha who also had easy closing pool engagements. In Pool B, Punjab thrashed Jharkhand 9-4 and Haryana overpowered Chandigarh 4-0. In Pool A Uttar Pradesh put it across Maharashtra 5-3 and Odisha downed Delhi 3-1 . (HT PHOTO)

There will be a Sports Expo at the venue to give a first-hand experience to spectators to enjoy the sports. (HT PHOTO)

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There will be a Sports Expo at the venue to give a first-hand experience to spectators to enjoy the sports. (HT PHOTO)

Children at dance rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the Khelo India youth games at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi. (HT PHOTO)

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Children at dance rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the Khelo India youth games at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi. (HT PHOTO)

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Cars and buses are branded with Khelo India logo ahead of the opening ceremony. (HT PHOTO)

Various halls at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi are being decorated with life-size sports mannequins. (HT PHOTO)

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Various halls at Shiv Chhatrapati sports complex, Balewadi are being decorated with life-size sports mannequins. (HT PHOTO)

Swimming pool is kept under constant supervision at Balewadi, with cleaning consistently ongoing. (HT PHOTO)

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Swimming pool is kept under constant supervision at Balewadi, with cleaning consistently ongoing. (HT PHOTO)

Khelo India Youth Games, Maharashtra 2019 will see 12,500 participants, both teams and individuals, from 29 states and seven union territories. (HT PHOTO)

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Khelo India Youth Games, Maharashtra 2019 will see 12,500 participants, both teams and individuals, from 29 states and seven union territories. (HT PHOTO)

Union minister of sports and youth welfare, Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (retired); chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra state minister for sports and youth welfare, Vinod Tawde will be present at the opening ceremony of the games. (HT PHOTO)

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Union minister of sports and youth welfare, Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (retired); chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra state minister for sports and youth welfare, Vinod Tawde will be present at the opening ceremony of the games. (HT PHOTO)

Khelo India Youth Games, Maharashtra 2019 will see 12,500 participants, both teams and individuals, from 29 states and seven union territories. Tejas Shirshe of Maharashtra during a practice session at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. Tejas who is from Aurangabad will take part in under-17 event of 110 metres hurdles race. (HT PHOTO)

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Khelo India Youth Games, Maharashtra 2019 will see 12,500 participants, both teams and individuals, from 29 states and seven union territories. Tejas Shirshe of Maharashtra during a practice session at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. Tejas who is from Aurangabad will take part in under-17 event of 110 metres hurdles race. (HT PHOTO)

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