India plans BRICS Games alongside Khelo India Games in 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

India plans BRICS Games alongside Khelo India Games in 2021

The Hindu  

India is planning to host the BRICS Games in 2021 and may align it with Khelo India Games, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday. The Sports Ministers of BRICS Countries have agreed to attend and witness the opening ceremony of the next year's Khelo India Youth Games 2021 at Panchkula, Haryana. “BRICS Games 2021 will be held during same time and at same venues as of Khelo India Games 2021 so that our players from various parts of the country who will gather for Khelo India Games will have the benefit of witnessing BRICS Games from close quarters. “During Khelo India Youth Games 2021, we will invite BRICS member countries to showcase their traditional indigenous games during the inaugural or closing ceremony of Khelo India.”

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Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Leh to host ice events in January, snow events to be held in Gulmarg in February
1 week, 6 days ago

Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Leh to host ice events in January, snow events to be held in Gulmarg in February

Live Mint  

The Union Territory of Ladakh will host the ice events at the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 from January 23 to 27, while the UT of Jammu & Kashmir will host the snow events from February 22 to 25. Having started the Khelo India Winter Games in 2020, almost 1000 athletes, including 306 women, took part in the inaugural edition. …

When are the Khelo India Winter Games 2025?
2 weeks ago

When are the Khelo India Winter Games 2025?

The Hindu  

The fifth edition of Khelo India Winter Games will take place between January 23 and February 25, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Wednesday. While Leh will host the Ice Games from January 23 to 27 next year, the Snow Games will be organised in Gulmarg from February 22 to 25. The minister also said that the Khelo India Games …

Grassroots development, governance, creating ecosystem key issues for India for 2036 Olympics: Sports minister Mandaviya
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Grassroots development, governance, creating ecosystem key issues for India for 2036 Olympics: Sports minister Mandaviya

The Hindu  

If India has to emerge as a dynamic sporting power by 2036, it will have to work on grassroots development, create a graded governance structure to nurture talent, and build an ecosystem for youngsters to become professional athletes, said sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya here on Tuesday. “To nurture this talent, suppose we get 100 children, they will go to district-level …

Khelo India State Centres of Excellence: A Beacon of Sporting Excellence
2 months ago

Khelo India State Centres of Excellence: A Beacon of Sporting Excellence

The Hindu  

Khelo India State Centres of Excellence initiative enhances country's sports infrastructure, as per the 'Sports Cities of India 2024' report. The program has seen a significant budget increase, with the government allocating INR 900 crore in 2024, marking a 20-crore rise from the previous year. This financial boost is helping India invest more in sporting talent and infrastructure. The initiative …

Khelo India once again gets lion’s share in Union Budget for sports
5 months ago

Khelo India once again gets lion’s share in Union Budget for sports

The Hindu  

Khelo India, which is the government’s flagship project to promote sports at the grassroots level, was once again the biggest beneficiary in the union budget for the sports ministry as it was assigned Rs 900 crore from the overall allocation of Rs 3,442.32 crore on Tuesday. Khelo India’s share, announced in the budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman here, …

Khelo India Games Medal Winners Eligible For Government Jobs Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Khelo India Games Medal Winners Eligible For Government Jobs Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

ABP News  

The Government of India has declared that athletes who win medals at the Khelo India Games will soon be eligible for government jobs, as part of an initiative to promote sports in India. Anurag Thakur expressed in the message on X that in alignment with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's vision of fostering a robust sports ecosystem and transforming sports …

Many varsities’ National champions to skip Khelo India University Games
10 months ago

Many varsities’ National champions to skip Khelo India University Games

The Hindu  

The athletics competition of the fourth Khelo India University Games begins in Guwahati on Sunday, but many National varsities champions have decided to give the Games a miss. Sebastian, who was adjudged as the best athlete at the men’s varsities Nationals after producing a personal best of 16.19m, has also decided to skip the Khelo India Games. “She had won …

Inaugural Khelo India Para Games to be Held in Delhi from December 10-17
1 year, 1 month ago

Inaugural Khelo India Para Games to be Held in Delhi from December 10-17

News 18  

The inaugural Khelo India Para Games will be held in Delhi from December 10-17 with over 1350 athletes from 32 states and Union Territories competing in seven disciplines. “I am proud to announce that from December 10 to 17, the first-ever Khelo India Para Games will be held in various locations across New Delhi. A total of 7 disciplines will …

For the first time, Khelo India Para Games to be held in Delhi in December 2023
1 year, 1 month ago

For the first time, Khelo India Para Games to be held in Delhi in December 2023

India TV News  

Marking a first in India's Khelo India programme, the Khelo India Para Games will be held in Delhi in December 2023, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced on Wednesday. "I am proud to announce that from December 10 to 17, the first-ever Khelo India Para Games will be held in various locations across New Delhi. A total of 5 Khelo India …

India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms
1 year, 2 months ago

India will bid to host 2036 Olympics, PM Modi confirms

The Hindu  

India aspires to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Saturday. Underlining the significance of the IOC session taking place in India after 40 years, Mr. Modi also conveyed the country’s willingness to host the 2029 Youth Olympics and expressed confidence in receiving constant support from the IOC. Stating that sports have been an important aspect …

India, China and a Mightier BRICS: Winners All Around, Except the West - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

India, China and a Mightier BRICS: Winners All Around, Except the West - News18

News 18  

As of August 24, 2023, in its 15th summit since the first in 2009, BRICS will not be the same. What India Got India has positioned itself in a sweet spot, maintaining heightened relevance among BRICS nations, while also preparing ground for hosting a G20 summit two weeks later. India’s concerns revolved around how new members, out of the 22 …

Asian Games 2022: India’s League of Legends team to battle for seeding in Macau
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games 2022: India’s League of Legends team to battle for seeding in Macau

The Hindu  

The League of Legends team that will be representing India in the 19 th Asian Games 2023, has departed for Macau to lock horns against Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan to determine the Games seeding. The five-man team qualified for the Asian Games through the National Esports Championships that were organized by the Esports Federation of India and is determined …

Khelo India University Games 2023 schedule: Date, venues, full list of events
1 year, 7 months ago

Khelo India University Games 2023 schedule: Date, venues, full list of events

The Hindu  

The third edition of the Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2023 will begin on May 25, 2023. The whole event will be held across four cities - Varanasi, Noida, Gorakhpur and Lucknow - in Uttar Pradesh. “We are very pleased with the strong momentum the Khelo India movement continues to experience and we are looking forward to welcoming athletes …

Sportstar National Sports Conclave: Anurag Thakur says India will be ready to bid for Olympics soon
1 year, 8 months ago

Sportstar National Sports Conclave: Anurag Thakur says India will be ready to bid for Olympics soon

The Hindu  

Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Monday stressed the need to promote and back women athletes in India during his keynote address at Sportstar’s National Sports Conclave in New Delhi on Monday. “On March 10, we launched Khelo India 10 Ka Dum for empowering women through sports. “In the past 18 months, we have launched Khelo India leagues for women across …

'Situation Is Changing In Jammu And Kashmir': Anurag Thakur As 1500 Players From Across The Country Take Part In Khelo India Winter Games
1 year, 10 months ago

'Situation Is Changing In Jammu And Kashmir': Anurag Thakur As 1500 Players From Across The Country Take Part In Khelo India Winter Games

ABP News  

Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur has said that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is changing. He cited the exampled of the Khelo India Winter Games which gets underway on Friday, February 10, 2023 in Gulmarg where 1500 participants from across the length and breadth of the country are participating. "Khelo India Winter Games are being …

1500 Players to Participate in Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg
1 year, 10 months ago

1500 Players to Participate in Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg

News 18  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Khelo India Winter Games being held here will be the biggest held so far as 1500 players from across the country will compete in 11 events over the next six days. Are you ready for the Exhilarating & Energetic Khelo India Winter Games 2022 to be held in Gulmarg from February 10th-14th. …

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Declares Khelo India Youth Games Open in Bhopal
1 year, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Declares Khelo India Youth Games Open in Bhopal

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday evening inaugurated the fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games at a glittering function, kick-starting a sporting extravaganza that will see participation from nearly 6,000 athletes from across the country in 27 disciplines. “The Khelo India Youth Games will be historic in Madhya Pradesh,” Chouhan said on the occasion. Union …

Khelo India Youth Games to be inaugurated by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sports Min. Anurag Thakur in Bhopal
1 year, 10 months ago

Khelo India Youth Games to be inaugurated by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Sports Min. Anurag Thakur in Bhopal

India TV News  

The fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will be inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the presence of Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur at Tatya Tope Nagar Stadium here on Monday evening. For the first time sports like kayaking, canoeing, canoe slalom and fencing will be part of the …

Sports Ministry Launches App for Khelo India Youth Games 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Sports Ministry Launches App for Khelo India Youth Games 2023

News 18  

The Sports Ministry has launched a mobile application for the athletes taking part in the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games. The app gives an athlete a chance to check if his or her verified documents have been uploaded, before the start of the Games. After successful registration, the athlete can check the status of the issuance of their sporting kits, …

Madhya Pradesh to host 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games, Water sports added to roster
2 years, 2 months ago

Madhya Pradesh to host 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games, Water sports added to roster

The Hindu  

The fifth edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Madhya Pradesh across eight cities from January 31 to February 11, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced on Thursday. The announcement was made in the presence of MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, who said the athletes and the fans will also get to explore the state, which has …

Madhya Pradesh to Host Khelo India Youth Games in 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Madhya Pradesh to Host Khelo India Youth Games in 2023

News 18  

The next edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Madhya Pradesh in January-February 2023, it was formally announced by Union of Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur on Thursday. The upcoming edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will feature a total of 27 disciplines; with water sports being included for the first …

KIYG 2021 Reinforced the Spirit of Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

KIYG 2021 Reinforced the Spirit of Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

News 18  

The curtains came down on a successful Khelo India Youth Games 2021 at the Indradhanush Stadium in Haryana on Monday. Present at the closing ceremony were Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, Manohar Lal, Chief Minister of Haryana, Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports and other …

Haryana is sports capital of India: Shah at Khelo India Games opening ceremony
2 years, 6 months ago

Haryana is sports capital of India: Shah at Khelo India Games opening ceremony

Hindustan Times  

All roads led to the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula on Saturday evening with the fourth edition of Khelo India Youth Games finally getting underway and a gala opening ceremony with thousands in attendance made it more resounding. After multiple postponements, the 10-day Khelo India Youth Games in Haryana, with Panchkula being the epicentre, will be hosting over …

Amit Shah to launch Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula today
2 years, 6 months ago

Amit Shah to launch Khelo India Youth Games in Panchkula today

Hindustan Times  

Having faced postponement thrice in the Covid era, the fourth edition of Khelo India Youth Games will finally take off on Saturday in different venues across Haryana, with Panchkula’s Tau Devi Lal Complex as the epicentre this year, with Union home minister Amit Shah launching the Youth Games from here. Union home minister Amit Shah All spruced up, the Tau …

With Eyes on Top Prize, Athletes Arrive in Bangalore for Khelo India University Games 2021
2 years, 8 months ago

With Eyes on Top Prize, Athletes Arrive in Bangalore for Khelo India University Games 2021

News 18  

Salahudheen Adnan was having his breakfast on Friday morning, along with his teammates at the Khelo India University Games Athletes Dining Area set up at the Jain University, Bengaluru Karnataka. Looking at all the arrangements here at the Khelo India University Games, it feels like we are competing in the Olympics.” After their arrival, a group of athletes and the …

Khelo India University Games second edition: All you need to know - venue, dates, past winners
2 years, 8 months ago

Khelo India University Games second edition: All you need to know - venue, dates, past winners

The Hindu  

The Khelo India University Games are all set to return in April. The Khelo India University Games will be take place from April 24 to May 3. Five venues in Bengaluru have been earmarked for KIUG 2022 - Jain Global University campus, Jain Sports School, Kanteerava Stadium, Field Marshal Cariappa Hockey Stadium, and the Sports Authority of India National Centre …

Khelo India University Games: Olympians to Feature in KIUG
2 years, 8 months ago

Khelo India University Games: Olympians to Feature in KIUG

News 18  

Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker, sprinter Dutee Chand and swimmer Srihari Nataraj are some of the big names to feature in the Khelo India University Games to be held in Bengaluru from April 24 to May 3. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Besides, the shooting duo of Divyansh …

National Esports Championships 2022 to Select Indian Contingent for Asian Games Kicks off Today
2 years, 8 months ago

National Esports Championships 2022 to Select Indian Contingent for Asian Games Kicks off Today

News 18  

The much-awaited National Esports Championships 2022 is all set to kickstart today as the Esports Federation of India will be selecting the Indian contingent for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Under the ‘AESF Road to Asian Games’ program, the NESC ’22 will …

Khelo India University Games is a Good Platform to Scout Talent, Says Former India Drag-Flicker VR Raghunath
2 years, 8 months ago

Khelo India University Games is a Good Platform to Scout Talent, Says Former India Drag-Flicker VR Raghunath

News 18  

With just a week left before the much-anticipated Khelo India University Games 2021 kicks off in Bengaluru, the excitement in the hockey circles is palpable as the top eight teams gear up for the action which gets underway at the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Hockey Stadium. “They must utilise this opportunity to get recognised and their performance at the Khelo …

Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 20.67 crore to Haryana to host Khelo India Youth Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry sanctions Rs 20.67 crore to Haryana to host Khelo India Youth Games

Firstpost  

The government’s flagship event, an under-18 national-level multi-sport competition, will have 25 disciplines, including five indigenous games for the first time this year. New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Friday sanctioned Rs 20.67 crores to Haryana to host the fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games, which is scheduled to be held in November this year. “The existing sporting …

Khelo India Winter Games Opening Ceremony: J&K Will Become the Winter Sports Hub, Says PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

Khelo India Winter Games Opening Ceremony: J&K Will Become the Winter Sports Hub, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Khelo India Winter Games Opening Ceremony: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and said that the event is a step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of winter sports in the country. “This is a step towards making India’s presence felt in the international winter games arena and also make Jammu and …

Second Khelo India Varsity Games to be Held in Karnataka
3 years, 10 months ago

Second Khelo India Varsity Games to be Held in Karnataka

News 18  

The second Khelo India University Games would be held in Karnataka later this year, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday. “The 2021 Khelo India Games will be held in Bengaluru’s Jain University campus and other venues across the state in partnership with the Association of Indian Universities,” said Rijiju in the presence of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa here. …

Karnataka to host Khelo India University Games 2021 - Sports News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka to host Khelo India University Games 2021 - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Karnataka will be the host state of the second Khelo India University Games, scheduled to be held later this year. RELATED | This year, Yogasana and Mallakhamb have been added to the University Games, with an effort to preserve and promote the century-old sporting disciplines of the country. The games will be conducted in the U-25 age category in accordance …

Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba Included in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
4 years ago

Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba Included in Khelo India Youth Games 2021

News 18  

The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous games — Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba — to be part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana. Speaking about the decision, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, “India has a rich heritage of indigenous sports, and it is a priority for the sports ministry …

India planning BRICS Games during Khelo India Games next year
4 years, 3 months ago

India planning BRICS Games during Khelo India Games next year

India TV News  

India are planning to host BRICS Games in 2021 and may align it with Khelo India Games, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said. "BRICS Games 2021 will be held during same time and at same venues as of Khelo India Games 2021 so that our players from various parts of the country who will gather for Khelo India Games will …

Organise Khelo India Games to identify talent: Kiren Rijiju
4 years, 4 months ago

Organise Khelo India Games to identify talent: Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asked the states to actively organise the Khelo India Games for identifying a larger pool of talent from the grassroots level. “The annual competitions being organised at the national level under the Khelo India Scheme, like the Khelo India Youth Games and University Games, have helped identify sporting talent from all states. “States that …

Actively organise state-level Khelo India Games to identify talent: Kiren Rijiju to states
4 years, 4 months ago

Actively organise state-level Khelo India Games to identify talent: Kiren Rijiju to states

India TV News  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asked the states to actively organise the Khelo India Games for identifying a larger pool of talent from the grassroots level. "The annual competitions being organised at the national level under the Khelo India Scheme, like the Khelo India Youth Games and University Games, have helped to identify sporting talent from all states. "States …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Asks States to Help in Talent Identification with State-level Khelo India Games
4 years, 4 months ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Asks States to Help in Talent Identification with State-level Khelo India Games

News 18  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asked the states to actively organise the Khelo India Games for identifying a larger pool of talent from the grassroots level. "The annual competitions being organised at the national level under the Khelo India Scheme, like the Khelo India Youth Games and University Games, have helped to identify sporting talent from all states. "States …

Haryana to host the Khelo India Youth Games in 2021
4 years, 5 months ago

Haryana to host the Khelo India Youth Games in 2021

The Hindu  

Haryana will host the fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2021. Rijiju said, “I am very happy to announce Haryana as the host state for the fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games. Panchkula is equipped with the best sporting infrastructure to host a multi-sport event like Khelo India Youth Games and there is enough lodging …

Rijiju to hold 2-day online meet with state sports ministers
4 years, 5 months ago

Rijiju to hold 2-day online meet with state sports ministers

The Hindu  

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju will hold discussions with sports ministers of all states and union territories from July 14 to figure a way forward as sporting activities begin to resume amid the gradual lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown. The two-day online meeting will review the action taken during the pandemic, and discuss resumption of sporting activities at the state …

Sports Ministry to establish Khelo India Centres of Excellence
4 years, 6 months ago

Sports Ministry to establish Khelo India Centres of Excellence

The Hindu  

Following up in its efforts to push for greater grassroots development of sports and infrastructure, the Sports Ministry has now decided to set up Khelo India State Centres of Excellence under Khelo India. READ: SAI spends ₹8.25 crore on Khelo India athletes’ out-of-pocket allowance While the Sports Ministry would provide a ‘Viability Gap Funding’ through Khelo India for sports science …

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