Goa has been confirmed as the host for the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026. Around 8,000 athletes, officials, and support staff are expected to participate across 35 disciplines including traditional Indian sports Kabaddi and Kho Kho. The 7th KIYG was hosted by Bihar in May 2025, where Maharashtra emerged as the overall champion, followed by Haryana and Rajasthan. The Khelo India Programme was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to identify grassroots talent and build a sporting culture across India.
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Khelo India Youth Games 2026 to Be Hosted by Goa; 8,000+ Athletes; 35 Disciplines Including Kabaddi and Kho Kho
Key Points
- Goa has been confirmed as the host for the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026
- Around 8,000 athletes, officials, and support staff are expected to participate across 35 disciplines including traditional Indian sports Kabaddi and Kho Kho
- The 7th KIYG was hosted by Bihar in May 2025, where Maharashtra emerged as the overall champion, followed by Haryana and Rajasthan
- The Khelo India Programme was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to identify grassroots talent and build a sporting culture across India
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• Khelo India Youth Games 2026: Goa host; 8,000+ athletes; 35 disciplines • 7th KIYG (2025): Bihar host; Maharashtra overall champion; followed by Haryana and Rajasthan • Khelo India Programme: launched 2018; MYAS; grassroots talent identification • Goa CM: Pramod Sawant (BJP); Goa: India's smallest state by area
