Khelo India, a winner amid the anti-CAA protests in Assam
4 years, 11 months ago

Khelo India, a winner amid the anti-CAA protests in Assam

The Hindu  

The third edition of Khelo India Youth Games, with the addition of cycling and lawn bowl, in Guwahati, was a fine success in its bigger and larger avatar. “The athletes selected in the Khelo India scheme, after putting up good performances in the Khelo India Games, receive boarding, lodging and training free of charge in various accredited academies across the country. The athletes, who perform well at the KIYG, will be given admission in the centres which have been declared as national centre of excellence,” said Sandip Pradhan, the Director General of Sports Authority of India. It is heartening to see that the Government is also serious about reviving university sports and has already announced the conduct of the Khelo India University Games in Bhubaneswar from February 22 to March 1. Success story Among the many success stories at the Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati, the JSW-backed Inspire Institute of Sports in Bellary has its own tale.

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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 month 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?
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

Mandaviya: Khelo India Scheme has Identified 2781 athletes, enhanced global sports performance
1 month, 1 week ago

Mandaviya: Khelo India Scheme has Identified 2781 athletes, enhanced global sports performance

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the Khelo India Scheme has identified 2781 athletes across 21 sports, including para-athletics, and is providing them with essential support as part of the Khelo India Talent Development programme. “The Khelo India Scheme identifies and nurtures talent through its Khelo India Talent Development program by supporting athletes across 21 sports, including para-athletics, based …

Over 300 new sports infra projects worth 3,000 crore approved under Khelo India: Sports Minister Mandaviya
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 300 new sports infra projects worth 3,000 crore approved under Khelo India: Sports Minister Mandaviya

The Hindu  

As many as 323 new sports infrastructure projects worth Rs. 3073.97 crore have been approved under the Khelo India Scheme, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Thursday. The Khelo India National Programme for Development of Sports was launched in 2016-17 with the twin objective of mass participation and promotion of excellence in sports across …

Khelo India State Centres of Excellence: A Beacon of Sporting Excellence
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Under sports quota, 100 players will get government jobs soon, says School Education Minister
4 months ago

Under sports quota, 100 players will get government jobs soon, says School Education Minister

The Hindu  

School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said that under the sports quota, 100 players, who won in national and international games, would get government jobs soon. On Thursday, Mr. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and Minister for Forests M. Mathiventhan distributed medals and certificates of appreciation to students who won in the district-level games, at a private college in Keerambur. At the …

Trials for 6 sports events under Khelo India begin in Ludhiana
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trials for 6 sports events under Khelo India begin in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

The joint venture of Sports Authority of India and district administration under “Khelo India” was launched by assistant commissioner Kritika Goyal at the local Multipurpose Sports Hall on Monday. Officials checking the height and weight of the players before the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification assessment trials at Multipurpose Stadium in Ludhiana on Monday. “The sports trials under Khelo India …

Manu Bhaker lauded Khelo India, TOPS before Paris Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker lauded Khelo India, TOPS before Paris Olympics

Op India  

An old video of Manu Bhaker lauding the Khelo India initiative and TOPS during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced and went viral following her historic triumph in the Paris Olympics 2024 on 28th July. Now our boys & Girls are making us proud pic.twitter.com/FLSzSgrvnN https://t.co/T23cztFGky — Mihir Jha July 28, 2024 The 22-year-old shooter from Haryana’s Jhajjar …

Khelo India once again gets lion’s share in Union Budget for sports
5 months, 3 weeks 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, …

SPORTS | Nation-wide talent hunt scheme KIRTI launched
10 months ago

SPORTS | Nation-wide talent hunt scheme KIRTI launched

The Hindu  

The Khelo India Rising Talent Identification programme was launched by the Union Sports Minister, Anurag Singh Thakur, at the Sector-7 Sports Complex here on Tuesday. I urge every child to register through the MyBharat portal and the onus will be on us to go to them and provide the opportunity through KIRTI,” said the Sports Minister. 𝑲𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 …

Khelo India Games Medal Winners Eligible For Government Jobs Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Khelo India University Games: Chandigarh University emerges overall champion
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Khelo India University Games: Chandigarh University emerges overall champion

The Hindu  

Chandigarh University clinched the overall championships of the fourth Khelo India University Games with its boxers securing five gold, one silver and four bronze medals on the final day of competitions here on Thursday. The Khelo India University Games 2023, that started on February 17, were officially declared closed by Assam sports minister Shrimati Nandita Gorlosa at the Sarusajai Sports …

Many varsities’ National champions to skip Khelo India University Games
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Avalanche hits Gulmarg, all Khelo India Winter Games athletes safe
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Avalanche hits Gulmarg, all Khelo India Winter Games athletes safe

The Hindu  

All the athletes competing in the 4th Khelo India Winter Games here are safe following an avalanche that left a Russian skier dead on Thursday afternoon. “The avalanche that hit Gulmarg earlier this afternoon has not impacted athletes at the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 at Kangdoori Phase 1,” said a Khelo India official. pic.twitter.com/fmOq0xOm93 — Khelo India February 22, …

J&K Lt Governor inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games
10 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K Lt Governor inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the fourth Khelo India Winter Games here and said the thrust on state-of-the-art infrastructure and allied facilities has provided huge impetus to the Union Territory’s sports sector. Sinha also highlighted the government’s efforts in promoting sports culture in cities and villages of the Union Territory. Renewed thrust on state-of-the-art infrastructure …

Snow events of 4th Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Snow events of 4th Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg

Hindustan Times  

Amid fresh heavy snowfall, the Kashmir leg of the fourth edition of Khelo India Winter Games will begin in the ski resort of Gulmarg on Wednesday. Owing to a dry winter and a parched Gulmarg, the first chapter of the games featuring two ice sports events -- Ice Hockey and Ice Skating -- were held in Leh from February 2. …

Ladakh All Set for Khelo India Winter Games
11 months, 1 week ago

Ladakh All Set for Khelo India Winter Games

News 18  

The Union Territory of Ladakh, hosting the Khelo India Winter Games for the first time, is all set for a traditional opening ceremony at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan Stadium on Friday. Leh is known for ice hockey and ice skating and since this is our debut, we want to justify the faith that the Union sports ministry has reposed on …

Tamil Nadu: Khelo India concludes, Udhayanidhi Stalin announces new sports scheme
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu: Khelo India concludes, Udhayanidhi Stalin announces new sports scheme

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that a new scheme ‘Kalaignar Sports Kit’ will be introduced to foster sports talent at the village level. At the valedictory function, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said the Khelo India held in Tamil Nadu has witnessed almost equal participation of male and female …

Khelo India Youth Games | Odisha and Haryana win hockey boys and girls titles
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Khelo India Youth Games | Odisha and Haryana win hockey boys and girls titles

The Hindu  

Odisha and Haryana bagged the boys’ and girls’ hockey titles in the 6th Khelo India Youth Games here on Saturday. Odisha blanked Madhya Pradesh 4-0 in boys’ final, while Haryana edged out Madhya Pradesh by a solitary goal for the girls’ crown. The results: Hockey: Finals: Boys: Odisha 4 bt MP 0; Girls: Haryana 1 bt MP 0. Volleyball: Semifinals: …

Khelo India Games | Durga and Sarnaliya shatter the 1500m girls’ and boys’ records
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Khelo India Games | Durga and Sarnaliya shatter the 1500m girls’ and boys’ records

The Hindu  

Two new meet records were created in the 1500m athletics event in both the boys’ and girls’ categories at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games here on Wednesday. Durga Singh of Bihar and Muskan, who finished first and second in girls’ 1500m, broke the previous record held by Sneha set in 2020. Tamil Nadu, meanwhile, won both the boys and …

Positivity, staying grounded, hunger for more: Deciphering the champion's mindset in Pramod Bhagat
1 year, 1 month ago

Positivity, staying grounded, hunger for more: Deciphering the champion's mindset in Pramod Bhagat

Hindustan Times  

There was a certain humility in his voice as he greeted with a simple 'hello' followed by a chuckle over his next statement: "Maine suna aapko mere baare mein bohot sawal puchna hai." Along with a gold medal in men's singles SL3 event, Pramod Bhagat also won a bronze each in Men's Doubles SL3-SL4 and Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 events, making …

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 …

Indian athletes will perform even better at the next Asian Games, asserts Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian athletes will perform even better at the next Asian Games, asserts Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 10 assured all possible help to Indian athletes in their endeavour to achieve greater heights and expressed confidence that the country will better its Hangzhou performance in the next edition of the Asian Games. The Indian athletes produced their best-ever performance at the continental games, bringing home 107 medals, including 28 gold as the …

Khelo India University Games: Guru Nanak Dev narrows gap at top with Panjab on day 11
1 year, 7 months ago

Khelo India University Games: Guru Nanak Dev narrows gap at top with Panjab on day 11

The Hindu  

Lucknow/Noida/Delhi Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, narrowed the gap with leaders Panjab University, Chandigarh, picking up four golds on the penultimate day of the 3rd Khelo Indian University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh, being held across four cities of the state. GNDU athletes won golds Boxing, Fencing and Judo to end the day with 22 golds. They are now four behind …

Khelo India University Games: Punjabi, Maharshi Dayanand Universities clinch Hockey titles on day 10
1 year, 7 months ago

Khelo India University Games: Punjabi, Maharshi Dayanand Universities clinch Hockey titles on day 10

The Hindu  

Lucknow/Noida/Varanasi/Delhi Punjabi University, Patiala, clinched the 3rd Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh field hockey men’s title, in a tight encounter defeating Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, on penalties. Sambalpur University clinched the bronze medal in the men’s category defeating Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, while Punjabi University beat University of Mysore to secure the bronze in the Women’s …

Khelo India University Games Day 7: PUC picks up six gold medals in rowing
1 year, 7 months ago

Khelo India University Games Day 7: PUC picks up six gold medals in rowing

The Hindu  

Lucknow/Noida/Varanasi/Gorakhpur/Delhi Panjab University, Chandigarh picked up as many as 12 medals in rowing including six gold at Gorakhpur’s Ramgarh Taal. However, defending champion Jain University, Karnataka, continued to lead the medal tally at the 3 rd Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh at the end of day seven of competitions. Also, local lad Yoonus Shah of the Mahatma Jyotiba …

Khelo India University Games Day 5: Aneesh Gowda, Siva Sridhar, in fight for pool supremacy with three golds each
1 year, 7 months ago

Khelo India University Games Day 5: Aneesh Gowda, Siva Sridhar, in fight for pool supremacy with three golds each

The Hindu  

Aneesh Gowda of Christ University and Siva Sridhar of Jain University, have gotten involved in a fight for supremacy in the pool, winning three golds each over two days at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik stadium in Greater Noida, Gautambuddh Nagar. Kurukshetra and Guru Kashi University Talwandi Sabo win Volleyball titles Kurukshetra University women defended their kabaddi title with a …

Khelo India University Games: SRM University, Chennai has a field day
1 year, 7 months ago

Khelo India University Games: SRM University, Chennai has a field day

The Hindu  

Kabaddi men’s defending champion Kota’s University of Rajasthan bounced back with a 28-23 victory over SRM University, Chennai, during the ongoing Khelo India University Games in Uttar Pradesh. The results: Kabaddi: Women: KVK, Haryana bt Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 47-37; KVK, Haryana bt ABVU, Bilaspur 55-30; HP University, Shimla bt University of Burdwan 39-25; Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind bt Bharathiar …

Exciting rowing events set to enliven the scenic Ramgarh Taal in Gorakhpur from May 25
1 year, 7 months ago

Exciting rowing events set to enliven the scenic Ramgarh Taal in Gorakhpur from May 25

Hindustan Times  

Gorakhpur's picturesque Ramgarh Taal has been a major tourist attraction in the city. From May 25 to May 31, the natural water lake in the city will be abuzz with sporting activity as the hosts of the Rowing competition in the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh. The rowing competition has made its debut at the third edition of …

‘Mahakumbh of Games’ in UP: Over 4,000 Athletes, 207 Universities to Take Part in 10-Day Event
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Mahakumbh of Games’ in UP: Over 4,000 Athletes, 207 Universities to Take Part in 10-Day Event

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the opening ceremony of the Khelo India University Games to be held in Uttar Pradesh on May 25. Over 4,000 athletes and officials from 207 universities across the country are expected to take part in 21 disciplines in a 10-day-long event, said to be the ‘Mahakumbh of Games’. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Khelo India University Games 2023 schedule: Date, venues, full list of events
1 year, 8 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, 9 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 …

Will have more athletes at Winter Olympics: Thakur
1 year, 11 months ago

Will have more athletes at Winter Olympics: Thakur

Hindustan Times  

It’s that time of the year here when lush green meadows turn white from persistent snowfall. There could not have been a better setting for the Khelo India Winter Games that was inaugurated by Union sports minister Anurag Thakur amid fanfare at the Gulmarg Golf Club here on Friday. Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur during the …

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Declares Khelo India Winter Games Open in Gulmarg
1 year, 11 months ago

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Declares Khelo India Winter Games Open in Gulmarg

News 18  

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday declared the third edition of Khelo India Winter Games open in Gulmarg. Declaring the Games open, Thakur said his ministry ”would keep helping Jammu and Kashmir financially, providing the best of coaches, etc.” ”I am also happy to let you know that a Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports will be opening here soon,” …

'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, 11 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, 11 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. …

Khelo India Youth Games: Haryana Move to Top of Medals Tally with 7 Golds in Boxing
1 year, 11 months ago

Khelo India Youth Games: Haryana Move to Top of Medals Tally with 7 Golds in Boxing

News 18  

Defending champions Haryana surged to the top of the medal tally on the back of seven golds in boxing on day six of the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. This was the Games’ second national youth record after the host state’s Dev Kumar Meena had done so on Friday in the Boys Pole Vault, on the …

Anurag Thakur Attends Khelo India Winter Games Mascot, Theme Song Launch
1 year, 11 months ago

Anurag Thakur Attends Khelo India Winter Games Mascot, Theme Song Launch

ABP News  

Khelo India Winter Games will be taking place in Gulmarg, Jammu, and Kashmir from Feb 10-14. Khelo India Winter Games will be held in Gulmarg, J&K from Feb 10-14. Today Union Min Anurag Thakur attended the official launch of the mascot, anthem & jersey of the Games with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha: Office of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur pic.twitter.com/TdwzMVtMVL …

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Declares Khelo India Youth Games Open in Bhopal
1 year, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, …

Khelo India a top development scheme for youth to come up: Gold medallist Esha Singh
2 years ago

Khelo India a top development scheme for youth to come up: Gold medallist Esha Singh

The Hindu  

Esha Singh is only 18, but already much accomplished in Indian shooting on the world stage. After winning a bunch of gold medals in the junior events of the last World Championship in Cairo, Esha is focused on making the Indian women’s team and secure the Olympic quota for Paris Games next year. In a media interaction organised by the …

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 …

Khelo India Junior Women's Swimming Challenge Series to be Held Across 5 Zones
2 years, 4 months ago

Khelo India Junior Women's Swimming Challenge Series to be Held Across 5 Zones

News 18  

Phase 1 of the Khelo India junior women’s swimming challenge series is scheduled to start across five Zonal locations on August 20-21. The Sports Ministry, under the Khelo India scheme, has sanctioned a total amount of Rs 1.02 Crore to the Swimming Federation of India for the conduct of this Series across a total of 2 Phases. Out of the …

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open
2 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Gold Medallist Zafar Iqbal Declares Khelo India Women's Hockey League (U-16) Open

News 18  

Indian hockey legend Zafar Iqbal declared the 1st Khelo India Women’s Hockey League open at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium on Tuesday. Also present during the opening ceremony were Ekta Vishnoi, Senior Director, Khelo India, Vineet Kumar, former Indian men’s team hockey player, Asunta Lakra, former Indian women’s team hockey player, Piyush Kumar Dubey, former coach of the Indian men’s …

National Games 2022: Mallakhamba, Yogasana to Debut in Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

National Games 2022: Mallakhamba, Yogasana to Debut in Gujarat

News 18  

The Indian Olympic Association announced on Wednesday that the National Games Gujarat 2022, will see a total of 36 sports and participation from all 28 States and eight Union Territories as it seeks to promote the theme, ‘Sports for Unity’. With the country’s push towards promoting indigenous sports as seen in the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games, Mallakhamba and …

PM Modi Lauds Khelo India Youth Games 2021 Stars on 'Mann Ki Baat'
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi Lauds Khelo India Youth Games 2021 Stars on 'Mann Ki Baat'

News 18  

“In the recently held Khelo India Youth Games too, our players set many records. With their hard work, these players have proven how much India’s prestige is going to rise in international sports arena in the coming times. Friends, there has been another special feature of Khelo India Youth Games. For example, in Khelo India Youth Games, besides disciplines that …

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