Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games on Sunday (May 4, 2025), via videoconferencing and officially announced the launch of the event in Patna, Bihar.
The Games, held from May 4 to May 15 across five cities—Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai—feature over 6,000 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories competing in 27 competitive sports and one demonstration sport, with e-sports introduced for the first time.
Addressing to the athletes, coaches, and staff in presence, Mr. Modi stated that players from all over the nation had come together to display extraordinary talent and dedication.
| Aspect | Details |
| Event | Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025, 7th Edition |
| Inauguration Date | May 4, 2025 (Virtually by PM Narendra Modi) |
| Host State | Bihar (First time hosting) |
| Duration | May 4 to May 15, 2025 |
| Locations | Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Begusarai |
| Participants | Over 6,000 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories |
| Sports | 27 competitive sports + 1 demonstration sport (e-sports introduced) |
| Key Attendees | Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya |
| Venue for Inauguration | Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna |
| Sports Budget | Over ₹4,000 crore (tripled in the last decade) |
| Bihar’s Khelo India Centres | Over 36 centres |
| Event Mascot | Gajasimha (Symbolizes strength and wisdom, inspired by Pala dynasty) |
| Event Logo | Reflects Bihar’s cultural heritage |
| Cultural Highlights | Encouragement to enjoy litti chokha and makhana |
| Theme | ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ |
Main objectives of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025
- Promoting Sports Culture
- Grassroots Sports Development
- National Integration
- Enhancing India’s Global Sports Presence
- Infrastructure and Skill Development
- Talent Identification and Development
Key Highlights of the KIYG 2025 Edition
- Bihar hosts the Khelo India Youth Games for the first time.
- Virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on May 4, 2025.
- Over 6,000 athletes from 36 states and Union Territories.
- 27 competitive sports and 1 demonstration sport (e-sports debuted).
- Host Cities are Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai.
- New Sport Introduction: E-sports included as a demonstration sport, reflecting modern trends.
- Cultural Integration: Promotes ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ through athlete interactions.
- Bihar’s Sports Ecosystem: Over 36 Khelo India Centres in Bihar to nurture local talent.
- Mascot and Logo: Mascot Gajasimha, inspired by Pala dynasty, and logo reflecting Bihar’s heritage.
- Increased Sports Budget: Sports budget tripled to over ₹4,000 crore in the past decade.
- High-Profile Attendance: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya attended.
Significance of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 for Bihar and India
- Bihar’s Historic Role: First-time KIYG host, boosting state prominence.
- Sports Infrastructure: Enhances Bihar’s Rajgir Centre and Patna-Gaya Sports City, part of India’s 1,000+ Khelo India Centres.
- Talent Nurturing: 36+ Bihar centres develop local athletes, feeding India’s global talent pipeline via TOP scheme.
- Economic Boost: Five Bihar cities gain from tourism and business, supporting India’s sports economy.
- Cultural Unity: Bihar’s Gajasimha mascot showcases heritage, uniting 6,000+ athletes under ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.
- Sports Culture: 27 sports and e-sports promote youth participation nationwide.
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