The Khelo India youth games have returned after a gap of almost 2 years. The premier event features 5+ sports and it is a national level event which offers plenty of opportunity to countless young aspirants having immense determination alongside impeccable skills.
The 2022 edition which is taking place this year will feature more than 1000 athletes from different parts of the country and the tournament will start in 6 days time. Maharashtra is the only state to have finished 1st on 2 occasions in 2020 and 2021.
North-India’s Haryana are the only competition and they also won the inaugural edition and finished 2nd in 2019 and 2020 losing to Maharashtra by 50 and 56 medals respectively. This year, a few more sports have also been included which will increase the diversity of the tournament and provide opportunities in different fields.
Kayaking, Canoeing, Canoe slalom and Fencing have made it to the Khelo India youth Games 2023. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Prithvi Raj Chouhan were among the dignitaries present in the Grand opening ceremony.
Glimpses 📸 : Launch ceremony of the Mascot, Anthem song, and Jersey of the #KheloIndia Winter Games 3️⃣rd Edition 🤩 in the august presence of Hon'ble LG of Jammu and Kashmir Sh. @manojsinha_ Hon'ble Union Minister of @YASMinistry Sh. @ianuragthakur with other eminent dignitaries pic.twitter.com/CvCLBuPXtD
— Khelo India (@kheloindia) February 4, 2023
This annual competition does not only favors the players but also the match referees and officials. This year, a total of 303 International and 1089 national officials will be seeing through the games with more than 1500 volunteers powering them across 9 cities in MP.
#BehindTheScenes | Athletics Ground 📍TT Nagar Stadium, Bhopal
In the scorching heat, the backend support is giving their best in making the #KheloIndia Youth Games 2022 a grand success👍
Great Going Guys!!#KIYG2022 #KheloIndiaInMP pic.twitter.com/C77RtBUI3K
— Khelo India (@kheloindia) February 4, 2023
27 different sports are being played this year which includes –
Athletics, Wrestling, Boxing, Shooting, Kayaking and Canoeing, Rowing, Volleyball, Judo, Swimming, Basketball, Weightlifting, Table tennis, Kabaddi, Football, Tennis, Badminton, Hockey, Gymnastics, Kalaripayattu, Mallakhamb, Yogasana, Kho-kho, Archery, Fencing, Cycling, Thang-ta and Gatka.
Find the Khelo India youth games Schedule here –
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SPORT |
DATE |
VENUE |
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Archery |
January 31 – February 3 |
Ranital Sports Complex, Jabalpur |
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Athletics |
February 3-6 |
Athletics Track T.T. Nagar Stadium, Bhopal |
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Badminton |
January 31 – February 3 |
M.P. Badminton Academy, Kampu, Gwalior |
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Basketball |
January 31 – February 4 |
Basketball Complex, Indore |
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Boxing |
January 31 – February 4 |
DSYW Hall T.T. Nagar Stadium, Bhopal |
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Cycling – Road |
February 8-9 |
Kajuri Road, Jabalpur |
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Cycling – Track |
February 2-4 |
IG Stadium, New Delhi |
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Fencing |
February 6-10 |
Cycling Complex, Ranital Sports Complex, Jabalpur |
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Football – Boys |
February 1-10 |
Football Ground, The Emerald Heights International School, Indore |
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Football – Girls |
February 1-10 |
Football Ground, Mulna Stadium, Balaghat |
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Gatka |
February 2-4 |
District Sports Complex, Mandla |
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Gymnastics |
February 1-5 |
LNIPE Campus, Gwalior |
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Hockey |
February 4-10 |
M.P. Women Hockey Academy, Kampu, Gwalior |
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Judo |
F ebruary 7-10 |
Indoor Hall SAI, Bhopal |
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Kabaddi |
February 5-9 |
Abhay Prashal Sports Club, Indore |
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Kalaripayattu |
February 8-10 |
LNIPE Campus, Gwalior |
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Kayaking and Canoeing |
February 1-3 |
MP Water Sports Scademy, Upper Lake, Bhopal |
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Kho-Kho |
January 30-February 3 |
Cycling Complex, Ranital Sports Complex, Jabalpur |
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Mallakhamb |
February 6-10 |
Madhav Seva Nyas Hall, Ujjain |
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Rowing |
February 7-9 |
M.P. Water Sports Academy, Upper Lake, Bhopal |
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Shooting |
February 1-6 |
M.P Shooting Academy, Bhopal |
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Swimming |
February 7-11 |
Prakash Tarun Pushkar Bhavan, Bhopal |
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Table tennis |
January 30 – February 3 |
Abhay Prashal Sports Club, Indore |
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Tennis |
February 6-10 |
Indore Tennis Club, Indore |
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Thang-ta |
February 8-10 |
District Sports Complex, Mandla |
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Volleyball |
January 30 – February 3 |
Indoor Hall SAI, Bhopal |
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Weightlifting |
February 6-10 |
Basketball Complex, Indore |
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Wrestling |
February 7-11 |
DSYW Hall T.T. Nagar Stadium, Bhopal |
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Yoasana |
February 1-3 |
Madhav Seva Nyas Hall, Ujjain |
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