The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) is set to take place in Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, across seven cities. The Games will feature competitions in 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (kho-kho).

Similar to the Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar earlier this year, the University Games will be spread across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. More than 5,000 athletes from universities across the country are expected to participate in the 12-day sporting event, according to an official press release.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the significance of the University Games in India’s sporting ecosystem.

“The Khelo India University Games are a crucial link in India’s sport

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