Mandaviya launches annual calendar under Khelo India to strengthen sporting ecosystem

In a significant step to strengthen grassroots sports and athlete development across the country, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Government of India, has launched a comprehensive Annual Calendar under the Khelo India initiative.

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This effort reflects the government's vision of building a structured, inclusive, and competitive sporting ecosystem that engages youth across diverse disciplines throughout the year.

Speaking about the initiative, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, stated as quoted from a press release by Sai Media, "The Khelo India Annual Calendar is not just a schedule but it is a strategic blueprint strengthening India's domestic competition structure for transforming India into a global sporting powerhouse." "Over the past decade, Indian sports have undergone a remarkable transformation under the able leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. We have created a dynamic and inclusive sporting ecosystem with regular national-level competitions under the Khelo India initiative.

Taking this vision forward, we will soon introduce a series of Khelo India Games and other competitions throughout the year -- including formats like the Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG), Khelo India School Games (KISG), Khelo India Water Sports, Khelo India North-East Games, amongst others," Mandaviya said.

"These events will be pivotal in identifying, nurturing, and preparing India's young talent.