Raipur to Host National Transgender Sports Meet After Nearly a Decade

Raipur to Host National Transgender Sports Meet 2025, Promoting Inclusion Through Sport

Raipur is set to host a landmark National Transgender Sports Meet 2025 , marking an important step towards inclusion, dignity and equal opportunity in Indian sports. After nearly ten years, transgender athletes will once again compete at a national-level event designed exclusively to celebrate their sporting talent, discipline and resilience.

Event Overview and Participation

The two-day meet, themed ‘Samta Ka Mahotsav’ , will be held on December 19 and 20 at the Swami Vivekanand Athletic Stadium, Raipur . Athletes from multiple states including Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha are expected to participate. The event is being organised by the Chhattisgarh Mitwa Sankalp Samiti , with support from the state department of social welfare , reflecting a collaborative effort between civil society and government.

Sport as a Tool for Equality

Organisers have stressed that the meet is not merely a competition but a platform for self-respect, visibility and empowerment . By competing in athletics and other disciplines, transgender athletes will demonstrate physical excellence, commitment and competitive spirit. The event seeks to challenge deep-rooted stereotypes and shift public perception from identity-based prejudice to recognition of merit and ability.

Broader Progress for the Transgender Community

The sports meet coincides with a period of increasing institutional inclusion for transgender persons in Chhattisgarh and beyond. Recent milestones include the introduction of a separate transgender category in government job applications , participation in police recruitment processes , and selection in specialised forces such as the Bastar Fighters . Activists view the sports meet as part of this broader movement towards equality and mainstream participation.

Social Message and Long-Term Impact

Organisers believe that when transgender athletes compete on equal footing, sport becomes a powerful medium for social change. The Raipur meet is expected to strengthen confidence within the community while sending a national message of equality, representation and respect through sport .

Exam Oriented Facts

• National Transgender Sports Meet: December 19–20, 2025

• Venue: Swami Vivekanand Athletic Stadium, Raipur

• Theme: ‘Samta Ka Mahotsav’

• Transgender persons are legally recognised as a third gender in India