Central government is going to invite Khelo India University Games 2024 online registration form for athletes. KIUG is a national level multi-sport event held in India, where athletes from universities across the country compete in different sports disciplines. Read this article till the end to know how to make KIUG registration, sports list, logo, jersey, mascot, schedule (start and last date) and other aspects regarding university level sports under Khelo India initiative.
About Khelo India University Games 2024
Khelo India University Games is an annual multi-sport event in India that focuses on promoting sports at the university level. The event aims to provide a platform for young athletes from universities across the country to showcase their talent and compete in various sports disciplines. The Khelo India University Games were first held in 2020 in Odisha, with the objective of identifying and nurturing sporting talent at the university level. The event was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and other stakeholders. Notably second edition of KIUG was held in Bangalore, Karnataka in the year 2022 while third edition was held in Uttar Pradesh in the year 2023.KIUG involves showcasing of athletes talent and sportsmanship at university level. The games feature a wide range of sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, football, hockey, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and many others. Universities from different states participate in these games, and athletes compete in both individual and team events.
The Khelo India University Games provide a platform for young athletes to gain exposure, experience, and recognition. It aims to create a sporting culture at the university level and encourages students to pursue sports alongside their academic pursuits. The event also provides opportunities for talented athletes to represent their universities and potentially progress to higher levels of competition, such as national and international events.
The Khelo India University Games not only focus on the sporting aspect but also emphasize the overall development of student-athletes. Various initiatives, including training programs, scholarships, and educational support, are provided to participants to ensure their holistic growth. Overall, Khelo India University Games play a significant role in promoting sports, fostering talent, and nurturing a sports culture among university students in India.
KIUG 2024 Logo, Mascot, Torch, Anthem, Jersey Launch
Since there is no official announcement regarding Khelo India University Games 2024 till date, so there is no specific information about KIUG 4th edition. Till the time the new notification regarding Khelo India University Games is released, you can check KIUG 3.0 information.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launched the official logo, mascot, torch, anthem, and jersey of the Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh [3rd edition] on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in Lucknow. Shri Yogi Adityanath welcomed all participating athletes, coaches, officials, and support staff to the 3rd Khelo India University Games UP. He noted that the environment and perception of Uttar Pradesh has undergone a massive transformation, with peace and the rule of law prevailing. This is why sports and sportspersons are flourishing in the state.
Timeline for Khelo India University Games UP
Khelo India University Games 2024 schedule is yet to be announced. Last year, Khelo India University Games were held in Uttar Pradesh which involves grand celebration of sportsmanship, heritage and culture. The event, officially scheduled from May 25 to June 3, 2023, saw more than 4000 athletes from 200 Indian universities competing in 21 sporting disciplines in the cities of Varanasi, Noida, Gorakhpur and Lucknow.
Jersey of KIUG 4.0
The new jersey for KIUG 4.0 would be available after KIUG 4.0 is officially launched. Earlier, central govt. had unveiled Khelo India Univerity Games 3rd edition's logo and games jersey (representative image is shown below).
Mascot of KIUG 2024
New mascot for KIUG 2024 would be unvieled on the day of launch ceremony of KIUG 2024. However, you can check the last year's mascot for Khelo India University Games UP.
The mascot, Jitu, represented the Barasingha, an incredible mammal that embodies the spirit of Khelo India University Games, Uttar Pradesh. Jitu served as a source of excitement, fostering fan engagement and building team spirit throughout the tournament. The mascot also helped in promotion of team sponsors, merchandise, and other marketing activities, making him an essential part of the event’s success.
Logo of Khelo India University Games 4th Edition
Logo for 4th edition of KIUG would be announced at a later date after official launch of khelo India university games 2024. Last year's official logo of the Khelo India University Games in Uttar Pradesh is shown here. It represented the rich heritage of Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state. The logo is a representation of the state’s rich traditional and historical legacy which has been the foundation for its development in all aspects viz; education, infrastructure and sports.
Khelo India University Games 4.0 Sports List (Games)
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Fencing
- Football
- Hockey
- Judo
- Kabaddi
- Malakhamb
- Rugby
- Shooting
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
- Yogasana
- Taekwondo / Karate
Launch of Khelo India Dashboard
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the new Khelo India Dashboard on 23 December 2022. It has all statistical data related to the Khelo India Scheme and the Khelo India events. Khelo India Dashboard will be updated on real-time and aims to be a unique one-stop platform through which every citizen of the country will have access to all the information regarding the various offerings of the Khelo India Scheme.dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in Portal Launched
New dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in portal will help people in getting information regarding the Khelo India Scheme. It would also help people in accessing information regarding progress made regarding the development of sports infrastructures, Fit India & playfield development. One can access the Khelo India Dashboard on the following link - https://dashboard.kheloindia.gov.in/khelo_india_dashboard/
The unique platform also has a database regarding Khelo India Centres (KICs), Khelo India Academies, SAI Training Centres & National Centre of Excellence (NCOEs) which in turn will help athletes find the closest centre where sports training is available in various disciplines. The centres are geotagged on the map of India to help any athlete pursuing a certain sport find the centre of their choice across India.
Khelo India University Games Schedule
KIUG 1st edition was held at Bhubaneshwar, Odisha b/w 22 February and 1 March 2020 while 2nd edition was organised in Jain University Bengaluru, Karnataka b/w 24 April and 3 May 2022. After the successful conduct of first 2 editions, the central govt. organized Khelo India University Games 3rd edition in the year 2023 in Uttar Pradesh state.
KIUG 3.0 was organised by Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports along with Association of Indian Universities, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and National Sports Federation (NSFs). It is the largest university level sports competition in India based on the lines of Khelo India School Games and Khelo India Youth Games.
KIUG is intended to identify and train capable athletes in the age group of 18 to 25 years for the Olympics and the Asian Games. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has taken this initiative of annual sports event of larger magnitude at University level.
KIUG is intended to identify and train capable athletes in the age group of 18 to 25 years for the Olympics and the Asian Games. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has taken this initiative of annual sports event of larger magnitude at University level.
Khelo India University Games 2020 Edition [KIUG 1.0]
The 2020 edition was held from 22 February 2020 to 1 March 2020. It included includes 211 events in 17 sports. The mega sport events were held at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, JNL Indoor Stadium, SAI-Odisha Badminton Academy and SAI International Residential School in Cuttack.More than 4000 athletes from 176 universities participated in the events. The number of medals include 206 Gold, 206 Silver and 286 Bronze. Fencing and Rugby were included for the first time in a Khelo India competition.
Panjab University finished first with 46 total medals that included 17 gold, 19 silver and 10 bronze medals. Savitribai Phule Pune University and Punjabi University were second and third with 37 and 33 total medals respectively. National record-holding sprinter, Dutee Chand participated representing KIIT and won 2 gold medals in 100m and 200m events. Siddhant Sejwal of Panjab University and Sadhvi Dhuri of Pune University were the top performers with five gold medals each.
KIUG 2021 Edition
The second edition of the Khelo India University games was supposed to be held in the year 2021 but was later postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. No games were organized as a part of Khelo India initiative under KIUG in the year 2021 as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was spreading at a fast pace across the country. So, there was NO Khelo India University Games in the year 2021.
Khelo India University Games 2022 Edition [KIUG 2.0]
KIUG 2.0 sporting competition was hosted by Bangalore's Jain University between 24 April to 3rd May 2022. Jain University's School of Engineering and Technology campus and The Sports School campus situated at Kanakapura Road were hosting majority of the events while some events are being hosted at different campuses of the university. However, the opening ceremony was held in Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru while the closing ceremony is to held in the global campus of Jain University.More than 5000 athletes from over 170 institutes participated in the Khelo India University Games 2022 edition making it the biggest sporting event of that time. Jain University finished first with 32 total medals.
Khelo India University Games 2023 Edition [KIUG 3.0]
KIUG 3.0 sporting competition was hosted by Uttar Pradesh between 25 May to 3 June 2023. All the youths got a platform to showcase their talent at national level games. Selected candidates gets training and a chance to represent India at the national level. These games also enabled students to lead a healthy lifestyle and make career in sports.
Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2024 Live Telecast
Central govt. will live telecast the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2024 event. This would be done through TV, digital streaming and other mediums. Doordarshan will be the official broadcaster of KIUG similar to KISG & KIYG. The govt. aims to create a space for sports in our daily life and will cover large audience through live telecast of games. Social media platforms and Youtube will also play a great role in reaching mass audience.
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