Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games
Published On : 2024-11-22T08:11:14+0530 [ IST ] |
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Even before the celebrations surrounding India’s Women’s Asian Champions Trophy title defence could come to an end there is more good news for the state and its people.
After the hosting rights of next year’s Men’s Hockey Asia Cup went to Rajgir on Wednesday the state is now also slated to host the Helo India Youth Games next year.
According to a PIB press release it will be the first time that the tournament will be followed by theKhelo India Para Games after a 10-day break, along the lines of the Summer Olympics.
The last edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was held in 2023 in Tamil Nadu while the maiden Para Games took place in New Delhi with Haryana winning the title with 105 medals — 40 gold, 39 silver and 26 bronze.
Dr. Mandaviya who was present during the final of the Asian Champions Trophy between India and China and later gave away the winners’ trophy along with FIH president Tayyab Ikram said Bihar’s rich cultural diversity is also a significant attraction for everyone.
There are currently 38 Khelo India Centres in Bihar and one Khelo India State Centre of Excellence that caters to athletes at all levels. In addition there are three SAI Training Centres.
While the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy held at the newly-built Rajgir Sports was a huge success the Khelo India Youth Games will indeed be a good test of the state’s preparedness ahead of the big-ticket Men’s Hockey Asia Cup
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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Even before the celebrations surrounding India’s Women’s Asian Champions Trophy title defence could come to an end there is more good news for the state and its people.
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