SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (SAI), in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC), has officially unveiled the logo, mascots, torch, jerseys, and anthem for the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 (KIUG Rajasthan 2025).
The mascots, Khamma and Ghani, were introduced by Rajasthan Sports Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. Drawing inspiration from the state’s official animal, the camel and the traditional greeting “Khamma Ghani”, the mascots celebrate Rajasthan’s cultural pride and sporting spirit.
Scheduled from 24 November to 5 December, the Games will be staged across seven cities: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bharatpur, and Bikaner marking the first-ever edition of the KIUG to be hosted in Rajasthan.
The event will feature over 7,000 athletes from nearly 200 universities, competing across 24 disciplines, including 23 medal events and one demonstration sport. New additions such as canoeing, kayaking, cycling, and beach volleyball underscore the Games’ expanding scope and the evolving landscape of Indian university sport.
Union minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said, “In keeping with our promise to create more opportunities for athletes from different sports, I am happy to see a bigger and fuller games programme. This year, we introduced two new Khelo India events – the Beach Games in Diu and the Water Sports Festival at the Dal Lake in Srinagar. The addition of canoeing and kayaking in KIUG is a classic example of continuity and providing more opportunities to those athletes who want to excel in this sport. Anywhere in the world, beach volleyball is the most attractive event, and I am sure sports fans in Rajasthan will enjoy this sport very much.”
Rathore stated, “The identity we launch today reflects the heart of Rajasthan — a land of courage, colour and culture. Through these Games, our youth will showcase their strength and skill on a national platform. Every city involved is preparing with enthusiasm, ensuring that KIUG Rajasthan 2025 becomes a benchmark in sports organisation and hospitality.”
