PM Modi to Declare Open the 3rd Edition of Khelo India University Games Today

Games to witness the participation of over 4750 athletes from more than 200 Universities, who will be competing in 21 sports

The mascot of the Games is named Jitu, which represents Swamp Deer (Barasingha) – the state animal of UP

Games are to be held from 25th May to 3rd June

New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will declare open Khelo India University Games 2022 on 25th May at 7 PM via video conferencing.

Prime Minister has laid enormous focus on developing a culture of sports in the country and encouraging youth to take up sports. The government has launched various schemes to support budding sportsmen and efforts have been put in to strengthen the sports ecosystem in the country. The organization of the Khelo India University Games is another step in this direction.

This year, the third edition of the Khelo India University Games will be held from 25th May to 3rd June in Uttar Pradesh. These competitions will be organized in Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Gautam Buddha Nagar. The Games will witness the participation of over 4750 athletes from more than 200 Universities, who will be competing in 21 sports. The Games’ closing ceremony will be held in Varanasi on 3rd June.

The Games mascot is named Jitu, which represents Swamp Deer (Barasingha) – the state animal of Uttar Pradesh.

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