Why in the News?

• The seventh edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) will be held from 4th-15th May 2025 in five cities of Bihar – Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai.

Key Points:

About the games:

⇒ KIYG is a national-level multi-disciplinary sports competition for school and college students in India.

⇒ The Prime Minister launched the first edition of Khelo India School Games at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi in the year 2018.

⇒ In the year 2019, its name was changed to Khelo India Youth Games.

⇒ These are part of the Khelo India initiative of the Government of India.

⇒ It aims to promote sports culture and recognise sporting talent at the grassroots level.

⇒ These games are organized in two categories:

• School students under the age of 17.
• College students under the age of 21.

⇒ The 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was held from 19 to 31January 2024 in four cities of Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore.

khelo india App:

⇒ In the year 2019, the Prime Minister launched the Khelo India App to promote sports and fitness.

⇒ This app helps people to stay updated about sports events and promotes a healthy lifestyle.