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Current Context
The Government of India has announced that Telangana will host the 8th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026 in November 2026. The event follows the successful editions held in Tamil Nadu (2024) and Bihar (2025). It is India's premier national youth multi-sport competition aimed at identifying and nurturing future sporting talent.
Background
The initiative began in 2018 as the Khelo India School Games in New Delhi. Following the association of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), it was renamed the Khelo India Youth Games from the 2019 Pune edition. The Games operate under the Khelo India Scheme, launched by the Government of India in 2017–18 to promote sports culture, improve sports infrastructure, and build a strong talent pipeline for international competitions.
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Telangana hosts 8th Khelo India Youth Games 2026. Premier national youth multi-sport competition identifying talent across 28 sports with scholarships for 1,000 athletes.
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