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Khelo India Games Calendar Widens Sports Range: The More, The Marrier
The Khelo India Games initiative of the Indian government has enjoyed widespread success with a large number of young athletes taking part.
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The Khelo India Games initiative of the Indian government has enjoyed widespread success with a large number of young athletes taking part.
In order to broaden the scope of grassroots sports, the Indian government has launched a comprehensive Annual Calendar under the Khelo India initiative.
This effort reflects the government’s vision of building a structured, inclusive, and competitive sporting ecosystem that engages youth across diverse disciplines throughout the year.
The Khelo India Games platform already includes four structured national-level Games, namely the Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Para Games, and Khelo India Winter Games which have seen great success.
These events are conducted in collaboration with the respective National Sports Federations (NSFs), ensuring technical conduct at par with international standards.
Speaking about the initiative, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, stated, “The Khelo India Annual Calendar is not just a schedule but it is a strategic blueprint strengthening India’s domestic competition structure for transforming India into a global sporting powerhouse.”
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Khelo India Games Calendar
- Khelo India Winter Games
- Khelo India Para Games (March)
- Khelo India Youth Games (May)
- Khelo India Beach Games (May)
- Khelo India School Games (August to December)
- Khelo India University Games (March–April)
- Khelo India Water Sports (May–June)
- Khelo India North-East Games (May–June)
- Khelo India Tribal Games (September in Chhattisgarh)
- Khelo India Indigenous and Martial Art Games (July–August in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh)
Complementary initiatives like the Fit India Carnival (February, Delhi), ASMITA Leagues, and Peace and Development League activities will also run throughout the year across the country.
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The Khelo India Games calendar is carefully designed from past experiences and incorporates seasonal, regional, and sport-specific factors to improve overall planning and effectiveness. It is also structured to offer greater visibility to sponsors, attract media engagement, and create opportunities for tourism and youth mobilization. States will be approached to express interest in hosting these events, and a common proposal mechanism is being developed to streamline multi-event hosting.
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