The 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025 concluded with grandeur and patriotic fervour today at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Rourkela, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
The event paid tributes to the valour and sacrifice of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and celebrated the rich legacy of India’s tribal freedom movement.
The Sports Meet was hosted by the Odisha Model Tribal Education Society (OMTES) under the ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, and organised by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Jual Oram were present in the closing ceremony.
Ajeet Kumar Srivastava, Commissioner NESTS, welcomed the dignitaries and presented a detailed report on the Sports Meet, commending the outstanding performances of EMRS students from across the country and highlighting the growing sports culture in tribal communities.
RESULTS SUMMARY
Overall Sports Champion
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Points |
| 1 | Telangana | 88 | 66 | 76 | 230 | 714 |
| 2 | Chhattisgarh | 55 | 43 | 64 | 162 | 468 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 40 | 49 | 62 | 151 | 409 |
Top 3 – Individual Events
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Points |
| 1 | Telangana | 82 | 65 | 74 | 221 | 679 |
| 2 | Chhattisgarh | 54 | 43 | 62 | 159 | 461 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 40 | 47 | 61 | 148 | 402 |
Top 3 – Team Events
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Points |
| 1 | Telangana | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 35 |
| 2 | Odisha | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 26 |
| 3 | Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
With 230 medals and 714 points, Telangana secured the Overall Championship, demonstrating outstanding performance across both individual and team events.
Advancing PM Modi’s Vision for Sports & Tribal Empowerment
The EMRS Sports Meet reflects the commitment towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for:
- Khelo India – “Play, Progress, Prosper”
- Identifying and nurturing sports talent in rural and tribal regions
- Empowering EMRS students to excel at national and international platforms
- Promoting fitness, leadership, teamwork and holistic development
- Strengthening the role of sports in Viksit Bharat and tribal upliftment
Through NESTS and EMRS institutions, pathways are being built to elevate grassroots tribal sports talent to national excellence.
