PM inaugurates seventh Khelo India Youth Games being held in Bihar
- The national youth sporting event returned for its seventh edition on May 4, 2025, launching at Patna's Patliputra Sports Complex in Bihar, which is hosting the competition for the first time.
- The event arose from the Government of India's flagship initiative to promote grassroots sports and develop India's sports ecosystem nationwide.
- The games are held across five Bihar cities—Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai—and include over 8,500 athletes competing in 28 sports, with some events in New Delhi.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the athletes through video conference, commending their dedication and skill, and noted that as sports become a stronger part of India's identity, the nation's influence and reputation worldwide will also increase.
- The event is expected to elevate Bihar as a youth sports hub and foster sportsmanship, supported by ongoing infrastructure development and government policies increasing the sports budget to about ₹4,000 crore.
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PM inaugurates seventh Khelo India Youth Games being held in Bihar
About 8,500 players will participate across 28 sports; the PM underscored the Games’ significance in providing a major platform for the nation’s youth; he urged visitors to sample Bihar’s famous litti chokha and makhana
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