2025 Khelo India Youth Games
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| Host city | Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai (all in Bihar, India) |
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| Athletes | 8500 |
| Events | (in 28 sports) |
| Opening | 4 May 2025 |
| Closing | 15 May 2025 |
| Opened by | Narendra Modi |
The 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) was held from 4 May 2025 to 15 May 2025, marking the first time the event took place in Bihar. This national multi-sport event brought together over 10,000 athletes from 28 states and 8 union territories, competing across 28 disciplines, including traditional Indian sports and esports as a demonstration category.[1][2]
Venues
[edit]The games were conducted across five cities in Bihar: Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai. (Additionally, New Delhi hosted events in shooting, gymnastics, and track cycling).[3][4]
Key venues included:
- Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna
- BSAP 5 Indoor Stadium, Patna
- Rajgir Sports Complex, Rajgir
- Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
- Sandish Compound
- IOCL Barauni and Yamuna Bhagat Stadium, Begusarai
- Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development-Open Ground, Gaya
- Indira Gandhi Arena
Other venues were IAS Bhawan for tennis and Gyan Bhawan for wrestling in Patna and so on.[5][6]
Sports events
[edit]There are 28 sports disciplines in Khelo India Youth Games 2025.[7] Sepak takraw has been included for the first time on the back of India's gold medal in the 2025 ISTAF World Cup.[8]
Esports have been included as a demonstration sport.[7]
Mascot and Branding
[edit]The official mascot, Gajasimha, symbolizes the strength of an elephant and the courage of a lion. Inspired by the Pala dynasty's heritage from Nalanda and Bodh Gaya, Gajasimha was unveiled by Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.[9]
Inauguration
[edit]Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the games on 4 May 2025, with the opening ceremony held at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. The event aimed to promote sports culture and infrastructure development in Bihar.[10][11]
Medal tally
[edit]The final medal tally of the 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games is listed below. The host state, Bihar, is starred.
| Rank | State/UT | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 58 | 47 | 53 | 158 |
| 2 | Haryana | 39 | 27 | 51 | 117 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 24 | 12 | 24 | 60 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 17 | 26 | 15 | 58 |
| 5 | Delhi | 16 | 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | 15 | 21 | 29 | 65 |
| 7 | Uttar Pradesh | 14 | 20 | 18 | 52 |
| 8 | Kerala | 12 | 5 | 8 | 25 |
| 9 | Manipur | 11 | 8 | 11 | 30 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 9 | 13 | 32 |
| 11 | Assam | 10 | 5 | 10 | 25 |
| 12 | Telangana | 9 | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 13 | Punjab | 8 | 14 | 25 | 44 |
| 14 | Jharkhand | 8 | 7 | 6 | 21 |
| 15 | Bihar (*Host) | 7 | 11 | 18 | 36 |
| 16 | Chandigarh | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| 17 | Odisha | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 18 | Andhra Pradesh | 3 | 11 | 10 | 24 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 3 | 1 | 10 | 14 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 21 | Gujarat | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| 22 | West Bengal | 1 | 11 | 4 | 16 |
| 23 | Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 24 | Nagaland | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 25 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 26 | Mizoram | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 28 | Puducherry | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 29 | Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 29 | Tripura | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 30 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 | Goa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 | Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Maharashtra secured its third consecutive KIYG title with a record 158 medals, including 58 golds, showcasing dominance across multiple disciplines.Haryana excelled in sports like fencing and athletics, finishing second with 107 medals .Rajasthan achieved its best-ever finish, clinching third place with 22 golds. Bihar, the host state, delivered a historic performance, securing 7 golds among 36 total medals, marking a significant improvement from its previous standings having a Jump from 28th rank to 15th rank marking its best ever performance in the all editions of KIYG, they doubled their all edition medal tally having total of 29 medals in previous 6 editions by securing 36 medals in the single seventh edition including victories in athletics, Thang-Ta, and rugby.[12][13][14]
Notable Performances
[edit]- Samuel Zadeng (Mizoram): Won gold in the boys' 70 kg boxing category, marking Mizoram's first medal in this edition.
- Harshal Joge (Maharashtra): Clinched gold in the boys' 800 meters race, contributing to Maharashtra's medal tally.
- Anjali Rawat (Madhya Pradesh): Secured gold in Thang-Ta (Phunaba Ama 56 kg category).
- Khushi Yadav (Bihar): triumphed in the girls' 2000m steeplechase, clocking 9:52.10.
- Aisengfa Gogoi (Assam): Broke the national youth record in the 55 kg weightlifting category with a total lift of 183 kg.[15][16]
Broadcasting
[edit]The games were broadcast live on DD Sports and streamed online via the Prasar Bharati YouTube channel, ensuring wide accessibility for viewers across the country.[17]
References
[edit]- ↑ Bhelari, Amit (4 May 2025). "PM inaugurates seventh Khelo India Youth Games being held in Bihar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ↑ "Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Preview: Bihar to host mega event across 5 cities". thebridge.in. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ Times, The Impressive (7 May 2025). "Vedant Nitin Wins Gold as Bihar Hosts Impressive Khelo India Youth Games". The Impressive Times. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ Nalwala, Ali Asgar (2 May 2025). "Khelo India Youth Games 2025 schedule". Olympics.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (3 May 2025). "Patna Gears Up for Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Road Closures, Parking Details & More". Patna Press. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Bihar sets world records for largest Madhubani painting & bowl ensemble". The Times of India. 27 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- 1 2 Nalwala, Ali Asgar. "Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in five Bihar cities from May 4 to 15". Olympics.
- ↑ "Inspired by World Cup glory, Sepak Takraw joins Khelo India Youth Games roster". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ↑ "Khelo India Youth Games 2025 to Be Hosted in Bihar: Dates, Mascot & Key Highlights – GK Now". Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Khelo India Youth Games 2025: A Grand Sports Extravaganza in Bihar | Sports-Games". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ UtkarshClasses. "PM Modi virtually open the 7th Khelo India Youth Games". Utkarsh Classes. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Maharashtra bag record 158 medals, crowned KIYG champions three times in a row". Mid-day. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Bihar shines with 7 golds". unindia.
- ↑ "KYIG 2025 Bihar - Medal Tally". 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "17-yr-old Assam lifter Aisengfa breaks youth natl record". The Times of India. 12 May 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "Nagpur's Janhavi Wins 1500m Khelo India Youth Games Gold". The Times of India. 14 May 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ "KIYG 2025 Bihar".
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