4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 Concludes in Rourkela
4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 Concludes in Rourkela
The 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025 concluded with grandeur and patriotic fervour today at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The event paid tribute 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.
Dignitaries Present
The closing ceremony was graced by the presence of:
Shri 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 Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for:
Through NESTS and EMRS institutions, pathways are being built to elevate grassroots tribal sports talent to national excellence.
Cultural & Ceremonial Highlights
The closing ceremony showcased:
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra, Collector & DM, Sundargarh, acknowledging the support of all participating states, officials, coaches, and students.