The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh 2026 concluded on Saturday, with players delivering outstanding performances across various sports competitions during the mega sporting event.
The grand finale of the volleyball competition under the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh was held at SKV A Block School in Janakpuri.
Delhi’s Education and Sports Minister Ashish Sood was present on the occasion and extended his best wishes to all the players from the men’s and women’s categories who reached the grand finals.
In the Men’s Open Category final, Masters Academy and LPN Club faced each other in a closely contested match, in which LPN Club delivered an impressive performance to secure victory.
In the Girls’ Open Category final, Jaunti Club faced Tikri Kalan. Jaunti Club secured victory and claimed the first position, while Tikri Kalan finished in second place.
In football, the semifinal match of the Girls’ School Category competition was played between JDMC and Modern School, Vasant Vihar at Kohat Enclave Sports Complex. In this match, the JDMC team displayed excellent gameplay and secured a 3–0 victory to enter the finals.
Another semifinal match was played between JMC and Bharti Public School at Thyagaraj Stadium.
Meanwhile, the final match of the Girls’ Open Category football competition was held at Lok Vihar Sports Complex between HOPS FC and HOPS FA, in which HOPS FA won the title with a 4–1 victory.
In basketball, matches were held at Lok Vihar Sports Complex, Pitampura. In the Men’s College Category, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) faced St. Stephen’s College, with SRCC securing victory.
In the Women’s College Category final, the teams of SRCC and Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) faced each other. LSR delivered an impressive performance to win the title.
Under Delhi Khel Mahakumbh 2026, wrestling bouts were held across various weight categories, showcasing intense competition among the players.
In the 50 kg and 53 kg weight categories, Aman delivered an outstanding performance to secure first place, while Saurabh finished third.
In the 57 kg category, Venkatesh performed well, while in the 61 kg category, Munendra (Thyagaraj) won the silver medal.
On the occasion, Ashish Sood said that the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is not just a competition but an important initiative to strengthen the future of players in Delhi.
He stated that the Delhi government is committed to creating a strong sports ecosystem so that the youth of Delhi can perform better on national and international platforms.
The minister also said that during the past month of the Mahakumbh, more than 23,000 players were given the opportunity to participate in different sports.
According to the minister, the objective of the Delhi government is not only to organize competitions but also to prepare athletes for major platforms such as the National Games, Asian Games, and the Commonwealth Games.