Jharkhand to Host Eight National School Sports Competitions in 2026–27

On 3 November 2026, Jharkhand was awarded hosting rights for eight competitions across seven sports at the 70th National School Games in 2026–27. More than 5,000 athletes from across India are expected to participate. The competitions will be held in stages from November 2026 to January 2027 under School Games Federation of India (SGFI) guidelines.

Events and Jharkhand’s medal record

The schedule begins with Under-19 boys’ and girls’ Taekwondo from 26 to 30 November. Girls’ football competitions follow: Under-14 from 11 to 15 December and Under-17 from 18 to 22 December. From 7 to 10 January, Jharkhand will host Under-19 boys’ and girls’ Wushu and boys’ and girls’ cycling for Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 age groups. Under-19 girls’ basketball is scheduled for 13–16 January, while boys’ and girls’ Yogasana is set for 13–15 January. The final event is Under-17 boys’ hockey, from 28 to 31 January.

Jharkhand athletes won 266 medals at the National School Games between 2022–23 and 2025–26: 77 gold, 85 silver and 104 bronze. A preparatory meeting at the Jharkhand Education Project Council discussed venues, facilities, equipment, technical officials and coordination with sports associations.

Important Facts for Exams

• Recognition and affiliations: SGFI is recognised by India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and is an active member of two international school-sport federations.
• Wushu competition formats: International wushu competition separates taolu, judged routines of forms, from sanda, a full-contact combat discipline combining striking and throws.
• Taekwondo weight divisions: The Olympic programme has four taekwondo weight categories for each sex, compared with eight at World Taekwondo Championships.
• Yogasana event formats: Competitive yogasana includes traditional, artistic and rhythmic formats; artistic routines may be performed individually, in pairs or in groups.