Raj to host this yr's Khelo India University Games
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Jaipur: Two universities from the state,
University of Rajasthan
and Poornima University, will host the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) this year in Nov. Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya made this announcement in the national capital on Wednesday.
This will be the fifth iteration of the KIG, which began in Feb 2020.
"These games are for under-25 athletes and will be coming after the under-18 Khelo India Youth Games that took place in Bihar in May this year. They offer a great opportunity for athletes who seek a national platform to impress our numerous scouts eyeing the best talents in the country," said Mandaviya.
In the multi-sport games, over 4,000 athletes are expected to join from over 200 universities.
Like previous editions, there will be at least 20 disciplines on the KIUG 2025 programme. "In Rajasthan, we hope to see some quality performances as we expect the athletes will be at their peak," he added.
State cabinet minister for sports, Rajyavardhan Rathore, shared the news on X and called it a proud moment for Rajasthan. "This isn't just a tournament—it's a celebration of youth, unity, and India's sporting spirit.
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Rajasthan is ready to welcome the champions," he said.
A total of 770 medals—240 gold, 240 silver, and 290 bronze—were on offer at the 11-day KIUG 2024 held in north-east India. Over 200 universities competed for the KIUG 2024 title, with around 4,500 athletes taking part in 20 sports. Chandigarh University won the team championships at KIUG 2024, co-hosted by Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Tripura.
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