The three-day Beach Games–2025 concluded at Corbyn’s Cove Beach with wide participation from athletes across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking one of the largest multi-discipline beach sporting events organised in the territory in recent years.
Organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Education, the event was held from December 19 to 21 in open men and women categories. The games featured a diverse mix of traditional, team and individual sports disciplines, transforming Corbyn’s Cove into a competitive sporting arena over the three days.
According to officials, the primary objective of the Beach Games was to promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle among youth by encouraging participation in organised sports. The event also aimed to provide a platform for local talent to compete in a structured environment while fostering sportsmanship and physical fitness.
Around 650 sportspersons took part in the competition across disciplines including volleyball, kabaddi, tug of war, 50-metre sprint, 100-metre sprint, football (7-a-side), sepak takraw, mallakhamb and pencak silat. The scale of participation highlighted growing interest in competitive sports across the islands, particularly in outdoor and beach-based formats.
Volleyball competitions saw strong participation, with PS Pahargaon emerging as winners in the men’s category, while Genesis secured the top position in the women’s category. Kabaddi events witnessed competitive matches, with VMT Kabaddi Club winning the men’s title and JSR Club claiming the women’s trophy. In football, Kasar God FC-A clinched the men’s title, while PBFC-A emerged victorious in the women’s category.
Sepak takraw events featured teams from outside the islands as well, adding to the competitive intensity. Team Haddo won the men’s title, while Team Spartans secured the top spot in the women’s category. Tug of war competitions saw ASAA Corbyn Team and MSC Team winning the men’s and women’s titles respectively.
Individual events such as sprint races and mallakhamb also drew significant attention. In the 50-metre and 100-metre sprints, Mari topped the men’s category, while Ishika Roy secured first place in both events in the women’s category. Mallakhamb competitions showcased gymnastic skill and balance, with Anbarasan and P. Eharavi emerging as winners in the men’s and women’s categories respectively.
Pencak silat events were conducted across multiple weight categories for both men and women, with winners identified up to fourth position, reflecting a structured approach to martial arts competition and talent recognition.
The concluding ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Education and Sports departments. Trophies and medals were distributed to winners and runners-up across disciplines, formally marking the end of the tournament.
Officials associated with the event noted that the Beach Games have steadily evolved into a significant annual sporting fixture, drawing athletes from diverse backgrounds and age groups. The inclusion of multiple disciplines was seen as a way to broaden participation and encourage youth to explore different sports beyond conventional formats.
The event also underscored the growing emphasis on sports as a tool for youth engagement and community well-being in the islands. By hosting the games at a prominent public beach, organisers sought to make sports more visible and accessible, while also integrating physical activity into public spaces.
With the conclusion of Beach Games–2025, attention is now expected to shift towards nurturing talent identified during the tournament and expanding opportunities for competitive exposure at higher levels, reinforcing the administration’s broader sports development objectives.
