Telangana to Host Khelo India Youth Games
The Games are expected to draw at least 8,000 athletes, officials and support staff as the state cites its sports infrastructure and enthusiasm.
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Wednesday that Telangana will host the 2026 Khelo India Youth Games in November, with at least 8,000 athletes, officials, and support staff expected to participate.
- Mandaviya stated the selection aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to spread major national events across all regions of India, noting Telangana has the "infrastructure and the enthusiasm" to host.
- Bihar hosted the previous Khelo India Youth Games edition in May last year, where athletes participated across 28 sports, establishing a benchmark for the upcoming competition.
- With at least 8,000 participants anticipated, Mandaviya emphasized that Telangana's capacity to accommodate this large influx was central to the host selection decision.
- Telangana's hosting duties mark a significant step in India's national effort to foster young athletic talent, building on the 2025 edition where 26 records were established.
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Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announces Telangana as host of Khelo India Youth Games 2026
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced that Telangana will host the upcoming edition of Khelo India Youth Games. The eighth iteration of KIYG is expected to be held in November this year. Telangana will be the second southern Indian state in three years to host Khelo India Youth Games. Tamil Nadu hosted the 2024 edition while the last edition was hosted by Bihar in May 2025. “In keeping with…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Announces Telangana As Host State For Khelo India Youth Games 2026
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced that Telangana will host the upcoming edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2026
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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that Telangana will host the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026, marking it as the second southern state in three years to do so. The event, showcasing top athletes and promising talents, aligns with PM Modi's vision of spreading national events across the country.
Telangana to Host 2026 Khelo India Youth Games: Mansukh Mandaviya
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