Karnataka to Host Second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021

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The second edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021, is scheduled to be held in Karnataka.
This announcement was made by the Karbatak Chief Minister, Shri BS Yediyurappa and Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on February 22, 2021.
The KIUG-2021 will be hosted by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, in partnership with Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
The games will be conducted in the U-25 age category in accordance with the World University Games norms.
In 2021, Yogasana and Mallakhamb have been added in the University Games, with an effort to preserve and promote the century-old sporting disciplines of the country.
KIUG is the largest University Games in India and is aimed at tapping sporting talent who can represent India in international events, including Olympics.
The first edition of KIUG was held in Bhubaneswar in February 2020, and saw a total participation of 3182 athletes in the U-25 age group, across 158 universities and colleges from all states.