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News: The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be hosted by the state of Bihar from 4th to 15 May 2025.
About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
| Aspect | Details |
| About | 1. These are annual national-level multidisciplinary sports events held in India. 2. KIYG is a part of the Khelo India Programme. |
| Objective | To revive India’s grassroots sports culture by building a strong framework for all sports and establish the country as a great sporting nation. |
| First Edition | The first edition was held in 2018 in Delhi. |
| Features | 1. The event includes two categories: under-17 school students and under-21 college students. 2. Talented players in priority sports identified by the High-Powered Committee will receive INR 5 lakh annually for 8 years. |
| KIYG 2025 | 1. This is the 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games. 2. The games will be organized across multiple cities, including Patna, Gaya, Rajgir, Begusarai, and Bhagalpur 3. Mascot– “Gajsimha,” a symbol that combines the power of an elephant with the heart of a lion. 4. This mascot draws inspiration from the rich archival heritage of the Pala Dynasty, whose artistic engravings can be seen on ancient temples and pillars in Nalanda and Bodhgaya 5. The KIYG 2025 will feature regular sports like volleyball, football, basketball, boxing, and kabaddi, along with 18 athletics events and Sepak Takraw. 6. In total, around 27 sports disciplines will be included, with indigenous games like Malkhamb also being part of the event. |
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