State PCS - Bihar (BPSC)

• 09 Apr 2025

Khelo India Games in Bihar

Why in 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.