Bhubaneswar:A step forward in direction to become sports capital of India, the first edition of Khelo India University Games was announced on monday by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik along with Union Minister for Human Resources and Development Ramesh Pokhriyal, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and Lok Sabha MP Achyuta Samanta
which Odisha will host from February 22 to March 1 at KIIT University here
Khelo India University Games will witness over 4,000 athletes from 100 Universities across India vying for top honours in 17 different disciplines namely archery, athletics, boxing, fencing, judo, swimming, weight-lifting, wrestling, badminton, basketball, football, hockey, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, rugby and kabaddi.
“I am truly delighted to announce that the first edition of the Khelo India University Games will be held in Bhubaneswar; a city which has gained the repute of being the Sports Capital of India. I commend the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Sports Authority of India for taking this initiative of having an annual sports event of this magnitude at the University level. I am sure the true spirit of sportsmanship will be showcased during this event. Odisha State Government and KIIT University will ensure all the participants will have a memorable experience during the event,” Naveen said during the launch.
