Uttar Pradesh to host 2023 Khelo India College Video games

Uttar Pradesh will host the 2023 Khelo India College Video games, the third version of the occasion.

Lucknow would be the predominant host metropolis for the multi-discipline occasion by which virtually 6000 athletes from everywhere in the nation are anticipated to take part.

The occasion will comprise almost 20 disciplines. Varanasi and Gautam Buddh Nagar may very well be used as further venues in case the quantity will increase.

The inaugural version of the multi-discipline occasion was held in 2020 in Odisha whereas Karnataka was the host for the second version held earlier this yr.

Navneet Sehgal, UP’s Extra Chief Secretary, Division of Sports activities and Youth Welfare, says the preparation for the multi-sport occasion is already underway. “We're wanting ahead to internet hosting the Khelo India College Video games subsequent yr. UP sports activities aligns with the imaginative and prescient our Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi ji and our Hon’ble CM Shri Yogi Adityanath ji have almost about selling sports activities throughout the nation in any respect ranges and inspiring most participation of youth.

“The video games will occur throughout the state in order that an increasing number of universities in numerous cities get the chance to host this magnanimous occasion the place round 4500 athletes are anticipated. It is going to be an amazing platform for athletes to showcase their expertise.”