With reference to the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), consider the following statements: 1. These are the annual national level multidisciplinary grassroot games in India. 2. The Khelo India Youth Games is open to all age groups. 3. The Khelo India Youth Games are organized by a consortium of private sports organizations. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), consider the following statements:
1.These are the annual national level multidisciplinary grassroot games in India.
2.The Khelo India Youth Games is open to all age groups.
3.The Khelo India Youth Games are organized by a consortium of private sports organizations.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 1 and 3 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. KIYG is an annual national-level multidisciplinary grassroots sports event held in India, aimed at providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent and promote sports culture in the country.

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. KIYG is specifically designed for young athletes in two categories: the Under-17 and Under-21 age groups. It is not open to all age groups. KIYG is a government initiative, organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the state governments and various national sports federations. It is not organized by private sports organizations.

Source: The Hindu

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