Source: Hindustan Times
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) in Patna, marking Bihar’s first-ever multi-discipline national sporting event.
About Khelo India Youth Games:
- The Khelo India Youth Games is an annual national-level multi-sport event under the Khelo India scheme, aimed at identifying, nurturing, and promoting grassroots sporting talent among India’s youth.
- The previous 6 editions of the Youth Games have been held in Delhi, Pune, Guwahati, Panchkula, Bhopal and Chennai.
- Launched: in 2018
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Primary Objective:
- Promote mass participation in sports
- Foster excellence and prepare athletes for international competitions
- Target Group: Youth athletes under 17 and 21 years of age.
- Medal Sports: 27 disciplines, with Sepaktakraw included for the first time.
- Demonstration Event: Esports introduced to promote digital-era sports.
- Winners receive scholarshipsunder the Khelo India Scheme.
