BHUBANESWAR: After the success of the recently concluded 3rd Khelo India Youth Games, which witnessed over 10,000 participants from across India taking part in the U-17 and U-21 age categories, the Odisha state government, under the aegis of Sports Authority of India and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will host the first-ever Khelo India University Games at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar from 22 February to 1 March.
Khelo India Youth Games Assam 2020
Jan 23, 2020 17:01
GUWAHATI: Assam's largest city bid farewell to the Khelo India Youth Games here Wednesday, crowning Maharashtra the unconquered champions during a power-packed and entertaining closing ceremony.
The defending champions romped to a whopping 256 medals, including 78 Gold and 77 Silver to again underline their pre-eminence in a multi-game event of this scale.
Jan 22, 2020 18:01
GUWAHATI: At the 3rd Khelo India Youth Games Assam 2020 here, 44 medals were at the stake on the concluding day Wednesday.
Punjab defeated Assam in boys under 21 football by 2 goals to nil. In weightlifting, Manipur's Martina won Gold. Haryana got 6 Golds in under-21 boxing. Ankushita Bodo of Assam won Gold.
Jan 22, 2020 17:01
GUWAHATI: The third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games has been conducted successfully in Guwahati.
Speaking on Tuesday, a day ahead of the event's culmination, Sports Authority of India director-general Sandip Pradhan expressed satisfaction with the way the tournament was organised.
Jan 18, 2020 18:01
GUWAHATI: The 2020 Khelo India Games, which got under way here on January 12, has laid claim to becoming India’s first digital multi-sport games, going completely paperless, finishing all their processes on their high-tech digital platform.
Jan 11, 2020 12:01
GUWAHATI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games Friday in an opening ceremony that showcased the state's cultural diversity and the country's oneness.
25,000 spectators were at the Indira Gandhi Stadium to celebrate the spirit of 'One India' during the opening ceremony, PTI reports.
Jan 08, 2020 15:01
GUWAHATI: The Khelo India Youth Games 2020 is not just creating a strong sports ecosystem in the country, but is also taking a strong pro-environmental stand. In a first-time initiative, Khelo India Youth Games will be using electric cars for inter-venue transfers or dignitaries.
Jan 08, 2020 15:01
GUWAHATI: With no signs of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) dying down in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his scheduled inauguration of the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati on January 10.
Jan 07, 2020 18:01
NEW DELHI: In a first for a sporting talent identification event, the Union government has declared the Khelo India Games as an event of national importance.
Jan 06, 2020 17:01
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra and Assam are going to be among the biggest contingents at the third Khelo India Youth Games. The third edition of the competition will be held from 10 to 22 January.
The Chief De Mission of Assam Navajyoti Basumatary is excited about Assam being the hosts of the tournament.
Jan 04, 2020 08:01
NEW DELHI: With the Khelo India Youth Games to be held in Guwahati between 10th and 22nd of this month, the Assam state government has not only focused on conducting the Games successfully but has looked to create a sporting culture in the state of Assam.
The major goal is to make Guwahati the sporting capital of India.