Khelo India Youth Games open with a magnificient cultural show

January 10, 2020 9:11 PM

Khelo India Youth Games open with a magnificient cultural show

The third Khelo India Youth Games has begun in Guwahati with a grand opening ceremony this evening. A colorful cultural event enthralled the spectators. In all, 6,500 athletes are taking part in the Khelo India at 20 disciplines. Inaugurating the games, Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal said that the Assam Government has taken various steps to promote sports.  Welcoming the participants,  Mr Sonowal said that the people of Assam are great sports enthusiasts. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Mod...

Kabaddi and gymnastics begin in third Khelo India youth games

January 9, 2020 2:46 PM

Kabaddi and gymnastics begin in third Khelo India youth games

The Kabaddi and gymnastics began today in the third Khelo India youth games in Guwahati. The opening ceremony of the event will be held tomorrow evening at Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati. CEO of the games Avinash Joshi said that all preparations have been made for the games. He said that nearly 6500 athletes will take part in 20 disciplines. Mr Joshi said that the technical conduct of the games would be of the international standard. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal urged all to make the event a ...

Participating teams begin to arrive in Guwahati for 3rd Khelo India Youth Games

January 7, 2020 12:05 PM

Participating teams begin to arrive in Guwahati for 3rd Khelo India Youth Games

In Assam, the participating teams have started arriving Guwahati for the third Khelo India Youth Games to begin this Friday. Participating in an AIR talk show last night, Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup Metro District Biswajit Pegu said that 170 hotels have been booked for athletes and officials. Mr. Pegu said that proper arrangements are being made for players. He said that special emphasis is being given in maintaining cleanliness and appealed people to extend support. Mr. Pegu also informed tha...

Khelo India Youth Games to be held in Guwahati next year

July 27, 2019 8:23 PM

Khelo India Youth Games to be held in Guwahati next year

The third edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Guwahati next year. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju  announced the decision on his official Twitter handle today. He said the Games to be held from 18th January next year, will see participation of more than 10,000 athletes and officials. It will be conducted in partnership with Indian Olympic Association, School Games Federation of India  & Assam as host State. The inaugural edition was held in New Delhi, while Pune hosted the se...

Khelo India Youth Games to start from January 9

December 9, 2018 9:23 PM

Khelo India Youth Games to start from January 9

Khelo India Youth Games-2019 will be held in Pune of Maharashtra from the 9th to 20th of January.  Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today, Sports Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore said, nine thousand youth will participate in this edition of the game.  Last year around 3500 school children had participated in the event. He said, in this edition of Khelo India Youth Games university players will also take part. Col Rathore said, his Ministry is trying to develop a sports system that con...