Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April next year

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April next year. He said Bihar has recently showcased its capability to host major sporting events like the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey.

Dr. Mandaviya said, the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to bring the Khelo India Games to every corner of the country. The



Minister said sports will play a pivotal role in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

He said Bihar is an integral part of the Ministry’s plans to develop infrastructure and provide support to athletes from the grassroots level. There are 38 Khelo India Centres in Bihar and one Khelo India State Centre of Excellence catering to athletes at all levels.