DETAIL VIEW OF KHELO INDIA 2025 IN A NUTSHELL
Dates:
- November 24 to December 5, 2025.
Location:
- Rajasthan is hosting.
- Seven host cities: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, Bharatpur.
Participants:
- Over 5,000 university athletes expected.
- Around 200 universities.
- The games are for under-25 athletes.
Sports / Disciplines:
- 23 medal sports + 1 demonstration sport (Kho-Kho).
- New additions in 2025: beach volleyball, canoeing & kayaking, cycling.
- Some of the sports: archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, fencing, football, hockey, judo, kabaddi, mallakhamb, rugby, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, wrestling, yogasana, etc.
Scale & Significance:
- First time Rajasthan is hosting the KIUG.
- There was a launch ceremony (Amer Fort, Jaipur) for the logo, mascots, torch, jerseys, and anthem.
- Mascots: Khamma & Ghani, inspired by Rajasthan’s camel and the local greeting “Khamma Ghani.”
Broadcast:
- The games will be broadcast via Prasar Bharati / Doordarshan.
Logo: The logo features
- Hawa Mahal, symbolizing Jaipur’s royal heritage and grace,
- Ranthambore Fort, representing strength, strength, and tradition
- Sand dunes, reflecting Rajasthan’s desert landscape
- Windmills, symbolizing modernity, sustainability, and energy
- Pink color palette, a tribute to Jaipur, the “Pink City”.
Mascots: Khamma and Ghani , which embody Rajasthan’s spirit and culture.
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