Madhya Pradesh

• 06 Jan 2023

Khelo India Youth Games-2022 Mascot and Torch will be Unveiled

Why In News?

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the mascot, torch and anthem of Khelo India Youth Games-2022 will be unveiled in a colorful program at Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal on January 7 .

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh is hosting the fifth edition of Khelo India Youth Games-2022. In this grand sports event to be held from January 30 to February 11, 6 thousand players will excel in 23 game venues of 8 different cities for 13 days.
• The fifth edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in eight cities of the state - Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat and Khargone (Maheshwar). A game (cycling) will be held in Delhi.
• For the first time, water sports i.e. kayaking-canoeing, canoeing and fencing competitions will be part of this edition of Khelo India Games.
• 303 international and 1089 national officials will participate in Khelo India Youth Games 5.0. About 2,000 volunteers will be stationed at different game venues for Khelo India.