Next year,The fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games will host by Haryana in Panchkula. While the state had hosted national championships of badminton, para-athletics, boxing and cricket tournaments like ICL in the past, this will be the first time that the state will host a multi-state multi-game tournament.
The decision was announced by Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijuju in Delhi.
Rijuju was accompanied by Haryana Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Sandeep Singh while Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar attended the meeting via online platform.
While Haryana’s contribution in terms of winning medals for India has been the highest, the state had not hosted any national games in the past. This opportunity will also motivate youngsters and competition spirit in the youth of the state.
It will have multi-sport infrastructure for games like athletics, football, wrestling, badminton and good connectivity worked in favour of Panchkula.
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