Manipur’s athletes continue to shine at the National Games 2025, securing 19 medals by Day 4, including record-setting achievements by weightlifter Bindyarani Devi. While Services follows closely with 18 medals, including 9 golds, Manipur’s success in wushu and weightlifting has proven instrumental in their rise to the top, with competition intensifying as the Games progress.
BY PC Bureau
Manipur has soared to the top of the National Games 2025 medal tally, marking an impressive performance from its athletes on Day 4. The state currently holds the highest medal count with a total of nine gold, seven silver, and three bronze medals. This achievement has placed Manipur in a strong position, with Services following closely in second place, just one medal behind.
Manipur’s Medal Breakdown:
- Gold Medals: 9
- Silver Medals: 7
- Bronze Medals: 3
- Total Medals: 19
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Weightlifting Excellence:
Manipur’s dominance in weightlifting continued with Bindyarani Devi making history. The 55kg weightlifter lifted a total of 201kg, setting a new national record by snatching 88kg and clean and jerking 113kg to secure a gold medal. Her record-breaking feat not only added a valuable gold to Manipur’s tally but also showcased the state’s strength in the sport, which has long been a key area of excellence.
Wushu Performance:
In addition to weightlifting, Manipur’s athletes excelled in Wushu, claiming a solid total of one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Among the standouts:
- Kangjam Monish Singh clinched a gold medal in men’s Taijijian.
- Wahengbam Bhumeswor Meetei earned a bronze in the same event.
- Khaidem Bidyashwori and N Malemnganba earned silver in the women’s Taijiquan and men’s Gunahu events, respectively.
- Oinam Bidyapati Chanu secured a bronze in the women’s 56kg sanda event.
These performances in weightlifting and wushu contributed heavily to Manipur’s rise to the top of the standings, with the state now holding 19 medals.
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Performance of Other States:
While Manipur has claimed the top position, Services has made a significant push, especially on Day 4, where they won nine medals, including five gold. This strong performance raised Services’ total medal tally to 18 (9 gold, 6 silver, 3 bronze), placing them just one medal behind Manipur in second place.
Karnataka, which was previously in second, slipped to third place following a dip in their medal count. The state has been consistent in securing medals across various sports, but the fierce competition from Services and Manipur has narrowed their chances to take the lead.
As of February 1, 2025, the 38th National Games of India have showcased remarkable performances from athletes across the nation. Here’s an overview of the current medal standings:
Overall Medal Tally:
Rank |
State/Team |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Manipur |
9 |
7 |
3 |
19 |
2 |
Services |
9 |
6 |
3 |
18 |
3 |
Karnataka |
9 |
4 |
4 |
17 |
4 |
Maharashtra |
7 |
16 |
9 |
32 |
5 |
Madhya Pradesh |
5 |
3 |
3 |
11 |
6 |
Tamil Nadu |
4 |
5 |
5 |
14 |
7 |
Delhi |
3 |
4 |
2 |
9 |
8 |
Haryana |
3 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
9 |
Odisha |
3 |
0 |
6 |
9 |
10 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
2 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
11 |
Chhattisgarh |
2 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
12 |
Kerala |
2 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
13 |
Gujarat |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
14 |
West Bengal |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
15 |
Uttarakhand |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
16 |
Andhra Pradesh |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
Assam |
0 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
18 |
Uttar Pradesh |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
19 |
Bihar |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
20 |
Rajasthan |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
21 |
Punjab |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
22 |
Jharkhand |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
23 |
Telangana |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
*Note: The above standings are based on available data as of February 1, 2025.
Highlights:
- Manipur: Leading the medal tally with a total of 19 medals, including 9 golds. Notable performances include Bindyarani Devi’s record-breaking achievement in weightlifting and strong showings in wushu.Services: Close behind with 18 medals, comprising 9 golds. Their consistent performance across various disciplines has kept them in contention for the top spot.
- Karnataka: Holding 17 medals, including 9 golds. The state’s athletes have been particularly strong in aquatics, contributing significantly to their medal count.
- Maharashtra: Despite having the highest total medal count of 32, their gold tally stands at 7. The state’s strength lies in securing a high number of silver and bronze medals.
- Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu: Both states have shown commendable performances, securing multiple medals across various sports.
