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The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games will be hosted jointly by the Poornima University and the Rajasthan University in Jaipur in November.The fifth Khelo India University Games will be hosted jointly by Poornima University and Rajasthan University in Jaipur in November.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
'These Games, for under-25 age group, offer great opportunity for athletes who seek a national platform to impress our numerous scouts looking for the best talent in the country,' said the Minister.
The Games are expected to feature about 4,000 athletes from 200 Universities.
Chandigarh had topped the medals table in the last edition hosted in the North-East, while Lovely Professional and Guru Nanak Dev were placed second and third respectively.
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