Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur is set to unveil the official logo, jersey, mascot, torch, and theme song today for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai.
The event promises to mark the beginning of an exciting chapter in Indian sports, with the 6th edition of the games scheduled to take place from January 19 to 31, 2024.
The Khelo India Youth Games, a flagship initiative to promote grassroots-level sports across the country, have previously been hosted in Delhi, Pune, Guwahati, Panchkula, and Bhopal. The forthcoming edition will unfold in four vibrant cities of Tamil Nadu – Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore.
The launch ceremony will witness the presence of Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, alongside other dignitaries from the Union Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India, and the State Government.
Chess Grand Master Vishwanathan Anand, Tokyo Olympian Fencer Bhavani Devi, Badminton star Joshna Chinappa, and Hockey Asia Cup bronze medalist S. Mareeswaran are among the esteemed personalities who will be present to celebrate and encourage the budding athletes.
The Khelo India Youth Games have emerged as a significant platform for young talents to showcase their skills and compete at the national level.