KIBG 2025: Can Nagaland Women Secure Historic Gold while Delhi Men Claim Top Spot in Sepak Takraw Quad Regu Events?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling Khelo India Beach Games event, Nagaland's women made history by winning gold in sepak takraw, while Delhi's men triumphed in their category. This marks a remarkable achievement for Nagaland, securing a top-three finish for the first time. Join us as we delve into the highlights and key moments of this unforgettable competition!
Key Takeaways
- Nagaland made history by winning gold in women's quad regu sepak takraw.
- Delhi men clinched gold in men's quad regu, asserting their dominance.
- The competition showcased the talent and potential of regional teams.
- Strong performances from both Nagaland and Haryana marked the finals.
- Overall, KIBG 2025 highlighted the importance of sports in promoting national pride.
Diu, May 24 (NationPress) Nagaland has made history by winning a Khelo India Beach Games gold medal in the women’s quad regu sepak takraw team event held in Diu on Friday night. This outstanding achievement has propelled them to finish among the top 3 for the first time in any Khelo India games. Meanwhile, Delhi triumphed over Manipur to secure the gold in the men’s quad regu team competition.
Nagaland concluded their journey at KIBG 2025 in third place, bringing home five gold, three silver, and five bronze medals. Notably, four of Nagaland’s gold medals were earned in pencak silat. Only Manipur and Maharashtra, ranked first and second in the medal tally, secured more silver medals.
As the final whistle sounded, celebrations erupted across Ghoghla beach, setting the stage for a delightful pre-weekend carnival. The Nagaland women’s team faced intense pressure but delivered an exceptional performance, defeating Haryana 2-1 in a nail-biting women’s quad final.
“It was an incredibly dramatic match. Haryana played excellently, but luck was on our side, and we achieved victory,” expressed a thrilled Kethosituo Sekhose, Chef de Mission of Nagaland, in an interview with SAI Media. “This team will now prepare for future competitions, and hopefully, some will be selected for the national team. The overall performance of Nagaland has been remarkable with nearly everyone winning a medal,” he added.
On the other hand, the Delhi men’s team won the quad regu final 2-0 against Manipur, who emerged as the overall champions of KIBG 2025. A vibrant crowd cheered enthusiastically during both the women’s and men’s sepak takraw quad finals, though it was the thrilling women’s final that captivated everyone present.
Seyiekhrieno Tepa, captain of the Nagaland women’s team, expressed her joy, saying, “I’m overjoyed. The match was challenging, but we gave it our all. I am deeply grateful to God, my family, coaches, teammates, and everyone who supported us.”
“The accommodations and arrangements for the Khelo India Beach Games were excellent. We must continue to work hard for upcoming competitions,” she added.
The Nagaland women took an early lead in the first set, achieving a score of 15-6 against Haryana. In the second set, Haryana made a strong comeback, filled with confidence, and the Naga girls struggled with unforced errors, losing the set 7-15. The third set saw Haryana initially gaining points easily.
However, the match shifted in Nagaland's favor after an impressive rally, showcasing incredible aerial maneuvers and ball control from both teams. From trailing 0-4 to leading 5-4, Nagaland turned the match around, and Haryana began to falter. A late technical timeout couldn’t assist the North Indian side as Nagaland maintained their momentum, winning the third set 15-11.
“We made several mistakes, which was disappointing, but we are glad to have played in the final,” said Haryana women’s team captain Monika.
“We committed many unforced errors, handing Nagaland free points. Once they started gaining momentum in the third set, we became nervous, and it didn’t work out for us. Nevertheless, we are happy that the girls won a gold and silver here, and the Haryana boys team also secured a gold,” the 20-year-old added.
Haryana concluded their sepak takraw competitions with gold medals in the women’s team trio and men’s doubles events, along with a silver in the women’s quad regu. Nagaland secured gold in the women’s quad regu, silver in the women’s trio event, and bronze in the women’s team trio.
Sepak Takraw Results:
Quad Regu
Men: Gold: Delhi; Silver: Manipur; Bronze: Odisha, Bihar
Women: Gold: Nagaland; Silver: Haryana; Bronze: Uttar Pradesh, Odisha
Trio Event
Men: Gold: Assam; Silver: Delhi; Bronze: Tamil Nadu, Manipur
Women: Gold: Manipur; Silver: Nagaland; Bronze: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
Doubles Event
Men: Final: Haryana 2-0 Goa; Bronze: Telangana, Bihar
Women: Final: Kerala 2-0 Odisha; Bronze: Andhra Pradesh, Delhi
Team Trio
Men: Final: Delhi 2-1 Manipur; Bronze: Assam, Tamil Nadu
Women: Final: Haryana 2-1 Manipur; Bronze: Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland
Point of View
The achievements of Nagaland and Delhi at the KIBG 2025 showcase the growing prowess of Indian sports. Nagaland's historic win in women's sepak takraw reflects the untapped potential in regional sports teams, while Delhi's consistent performance emphasizes the importance of structured training and development. These events not only enhance national pride but also inspire future generations to pursue sports.
NationPress
20/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Nagaland's gold in sepak takraw?
Nagaland's gold in sepak takraw is historic as it marks the first time the state has finished in the top three at any Khelo India games, showcasing their athletic potential on a national platform.
Who won the men’s quad regu team event?
Delhi won the men’s quad regu team event, defeating Manipur to clinch the gold medal.
How many medals did Nagaland win in total at KIBG 2025?
Nagaland secured a total of five gold, three silver, and five bronze medals at KIBG 2025.
What challenges did Nagaland's women's team face during the final?
The Nagaland women's team faced nerves and strong resistance from Haryana but managed to overcome these challenges to win the final.
What were the final results for the sepak takraw events?
In the quad regu, Delhi won gold in men's, Nagaland won gold in women's, and in the trio events, Assam and Manipur took gold in men's and women's respectively.
