Uttar Pradesh
Sports Mahakumbh in Lucknow
- 24 Apr 2025
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Why in News?
From 19 to 22 April 2025, Sansad Khel Maha Kumbh was organized at KD Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh .
Key Points
- About Khel Maha Kumbh :
- The event aimed to promote sportsmanship, a healthy lifestyle, and indigenous sports among youth, in line with the Khelo India campaign.
- In this sports Mahakumbh, modern sports like athletics, volleyball, kabaddi, basketball, football, hockey, boxing and taekwondo along with traditional and indigenous sports like Kalaripayattu, Yogasana and Mallakhamb were also showcased.
- The competition was held in two categories:
- Junior Category: Students from class 9 to 12 .
- Senior Category: Degree college and university students. after 12th .
- Participants:
- A total of 2,500 players were selected out of 10,000 players.
- The selection process was done through competitions held at the district level in eight zones .
- The winners were given a cash prize of Rs 8 lakh.
