The upcoming Khelo India University Games 2023 is set to take place in Uttar Pradesh for the first time, starting around May 25 and spanning 10 days. As preparations for the event continue, officials have announced that the logo, mascot, and anthem for the games will be revealed on May 5 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. With a focus on athlete safety and comfort, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has advised officials to give special attention to female athletes. He hopes that after participating in the games, athletes will have a positive perception of Uttar Pradesh. The CM himself will oversee the preparations and finalize the schedule as soon as possible.
The Khelo India University Games will be hosted in four towns of Uttar Pradesh, namely Gautam Budh Nagar, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Lucknow. Lucknow will be the prime host with around 12 sporting events taking place at eight different venues. The Babu Banarasi Das (BBD) University cricket pitch will hold an archery competition, while Judo and Mallakhamb competitions will be organized on the main field of the university. Indoor arenas of Ekana Sportz City will host volleyball and fencing competitions.
Khelo India University GamesÂ
Following in the footsteps of the successful Khelo India School Games and Khelo India Youth Games, the Khelo India University Games 2023 have been launched. With a track record of hosting high-profile events such as the Asian Athletics Championships, Men’s Hockey World Cup, and Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, Odisha will host the KIUG 2023. The event was announced by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, and will be organized by the Sports Authority of India in partnership with the Department of Sports, Association of Indian Universities, National Sports Federation, Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and participating universities.
- The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University in Odisha will host all the games of KIUG 2023.
- Over 4000 players from 100 universities across the country will participate in the event.
- Information about the categories of sports in this event can be obtained from this article.
- Additionally, information about the event is also available on the official website.
Overview of Khelo India University Games 2023
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of the article | Khelo India University Games |
| Launched By | Sports Authority of India |
| 1st edition | 2020 |
| 2nd edition | 2022 |
| 3rd Edition | 2023 |
| Objective | To Motivate the youths toward Sports |
| For | All the Sportsperson Participants |
| Apply | Online |
| Website | www.universitygames.kheloindia.gov.in |
Khelo India University Games 1st Edition
The Khelo India University Games of 2020 took place from February 22 to March 1 and featured a total of 211 events in 17 different sports. The sporting events were conducted at several venues in Cuttack, including the SAI International Residential School, JNL Indoor Stadium, SAI-Odisha Badminton Academy, and the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. Over 4,000 athletes from 176 different institutions participated in the games, with a total of 206 gold medals, 206 silver medals, and 286 bronze medals being awarded to the winners.
Venue of KIUG 2023
The Khelo India Games are set to be organized by the Sports Authority of India in collaboration with various departments from February 22 onwards. The events will take place at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University in Odisha. Seven different sports will be played during the competition, with over 4,000 athletes and support staff expected to participate.
Key Points of Khelo India University Games 2023
- The National University Games will take place in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Noida, with 20 sports competitions including rowing, basketball, judo, kabaddi, wrestling, swimming, and boxing.
- Around 4,500 athletes from 150 universities across the country will participate, with special attention given to women players. Kabaddi, Judo, Archery, and Fencing will be organized in Noida, while wrestling, Mallakhamb, and Yoga will be conducted in Gorakhpur and Varanasi, and other competitions will be held in Lucknow.
- The event aims to create a sports culture in universities, offering players opportunities to become international level athletes.
- The Sports Ministry is providing support for the event, with the Khelo India Headquarters in Delhi playing a vital role.
- The first edition of the National University Games was held in Odisha, followed by the second in Karnataka, with 4,500 players from 190 universities participating in 20 events.
Dates of Games under Khelo India University Games 2023
First Day Schedule:
First Day
- Opening Ceremony – 24 April
- Venue – Kanteerava Stadium.
Weightlifting
- April 23-27
- Venue – Sprintur, Jain Global University Campus.
Wrestling
- 29-2 May
- Venue – Sprintur, Jain Global University Campus LeadingÂ
- Athlete – Aman.
Volleyball
- 23-26 April
- Venue – Colosseum Hall – Jain Global University Campus
Mallakhamb
- 23-26 April
- Venue – Open Ground, Next to Archery Ground, Jain Global University Campus.
Boxing
- 23-28 April
- Venue – School of Engineering and Technology (SET) Location of the Campus- Indoor Area. Prominent Athletes – Vinka, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwachi
Badminton
- 23-27 April
- Venue – Jain Sports School
- Prominent Athletes – Miraba, Shikha Gautam
Shooting
- 23 April-2 May
- Sai Shooting RangeÂ
- Leading Athlete- Manu Bhaker
Football
- 24 Apr-2 May
- Venue–Jain Global University Campus/Jain Sports School
Basketball
- 24 Apr-27 May
- Venue – Kanteerava Stadium
Swimming
- 25-28 Apr
- Jain Global University CampusÂ
- Prominent Athlete – Srihari Natraj
Tennis
- 25 Apr-1 May
- Lawn Tennis Ground, Jain Sports School
Hockey
- 25 Apr-1 May
- Field Marshal KM Cariappa Stadium
Archery
- 27 Apr-1 May
- Venue – Opposite Ground Gate No. 2, Jain Global University Campus
- Â Prominent Athlete- Madhu Vedwan (Recurve)
Judo
- 27-30 Apr
- Colosseum Hall, Jain University Global CampusÂ
- Prominent Athlete-Advanced
Venue of Khelo India University Games.
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The Khelo India University Games 2023 will take place across five venues, including:
- Jain Global University Campus – hosting 11 events, including Yogasana.
- Jain Sports School – hosting Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Table Tennis.
- Kanteerava Stadium Complex – hosting Basketball and Athletics.
- Field Marshal Cariappa Hockey Stadium – hosting Hockey.
- Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Center of Excellence – hosting Shooting.
Who is the main organizer of Khelo India University Games?
The games are jointly organized by the following entities:
- Sports Authority of India
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Association of Indian Universities
- Indian Olympic Association
- National sports federations
 Important DocumentsÂ
- 10th class mark-sheet
- Aadhar Card (any one of these for personal identification)
- Birth certificate
- College/University Bonafide Certificate (for under-25 Age group)
- Passport
- Voter ID Card
- Report card for the tenth gradeÂ
Khelo India University 2023 Games List
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Boxing | Judo |
| Athletics | Fencing | Kabaddi |
| Badminton | Football | Karate |
| Basketball | Field Hockey | Rugby Union |
| Swimming | Table Tennis | Tennis |
| Volleyball | Weightlifting | Wrestling |
| Yoga | Mallakhamb |
Khelo India University Games Application Procedure
To apply for participation in the Khelo India University Games, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website as mentioned in the table above.
- On the homepage, select “tournament manual”. This will direct you to a new page.
- Read the information about the games and click on the link to access the application form.
- Fill in all the necessary details in the application form and upload any requested documents.
- Double-check all the information you have provided and then submit the form by clicking on the “submit” button.
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