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The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Diu set to host inaugral Khelo India Beach Games
After a 12-day stay in Patna for the Youth Games, the Khelo India caravan now moves to Diu for the Beach Games set to kick off on Monday, May 19, on the Ghoghla Beach. Over 1000 athletes, men and women, from 36 States and Union Territories will be participating in six medal events: beach soccer, beach volleyball, sepak takraw, beach kabaddi, pencak silat, and open water swimming. Tug of war and Mallakhamb will be there as demonstration sports. This is the first time that the Beach Games are being held under the Khelo India initiative. Last year, Diu hosted the Games – organised by the local administration of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Diu and Daman – which saw Madhya Pradesh emerge as the winner. 'Every Khelo India event is a new opportunity for young boys and girls. Not just a sports platform, Khelo India events showcase the nation's capability to stage a repertoire of sports. Not just spotting talent, Khelo India is also generating awareness on sports and fitness,' said Mayank Srivastava, the Deputy Director General of the Sports Authority of India, ahead of the six-day tournament. ALSO READ | Days after ceasefire, India to play Pakistan in Baseball West Asia Cup The opening ceremony will be attended by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State Raksha Nikhil Khadse. Praful Patel, Administrator, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep will also be among the attendees. Sportspersons like Sakshi Punia (kabaddi), Joginder Singh (hockey), Trupti Murgunde (badminton), Mamta Prabhu (table tennis) and Ravi Kumar Katulu (weightlifter) will also be present at the ceremony. A range of cultural programmes are also planned, including Gujrat's folk dance Garba, Northern India's Bhangra, Southern India's Kathakali and East's Bihu. Popular Gujrati singer Geeta Ben Rabari is also set to stage a musical performance. With Pearls – the dolphin mascot inspired by the mammal which is a constant feature at the Nagoa beach – cheering on with a surfboard in its hands, the athletes will hope this inaugural edition of the tournament under the Khelo India umbrella augurs well for the Beach Games community.
Sharjah 24
12-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
UAE, Syrian Presidents enhance bilateral relations
UAE to host 2026 Sports Law Conference The UAE's proposal to host the first Sports Law and Management Conference in 2026 was approved, focusing on governance, digital sports management, arbitration, and investment. Qatar, Kuwait to host Future GCC Games Qatar was approved to host the 2026 GCC Sports Games, and Kuwait the 2028 Youth Games, with strong emphasis on women's participation and fair play. New initiatives endorsed Plans were endorsed for a Gulf Women's Sports Hackathon and expanded use of a unified digital platform to boost regional engagement in women's sports. Future meetings and events The UAE will coordinate the next GCC Olympic Committees meeting and oversee planning for multi-sport events through 2032.
Sharjah 24
11-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Mansoor bin Mohammed leads UAE at GCC Olympic meeting in Kuwait
UAE to host 2026 Sports Law Conference The UAE's proposal to host the first Sports Law and Management Conference in 2026 was approved, focusing on governance, digital sports management, arbitration, and investment. Qatar, Kuwait to host Future GCC Games Qatar was approved to host the 2026 GCC Sports Games, and Kuwait the 2028 Youth Games, with strong emphasis on women's participation and fair play. New initiatives endorsed Plans were endorsed for a Gulf Women's Sports Hackathon and expanded use of a unified digital platform to boost regional engagement in women's sports. Future meetings and events The UAE will coordinate the next GCC Olympic Committees meeting and oversee planning for multi-sport events through 2032.
The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PM inaugurates seventh Khelo India Youth Games being held in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 4, 2025) addressed the inaugural ceremony of the seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games via videoconferencing and officially announced the launch of the event. The Khelo India Youth Games is being held in Bihar for the first time from May 4 to May 15. Five districts will host the event, including Patna, Nalanda (Rajgir), Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai. Over 8,500 players and 1,500 technical staff from all over the country will ensure participation in 28 sports. Addressing athletes, coaches and staff present at the event, Mr. Modi said players from across the country had gathered, showcasing exceptional talent and determination. He highlighted the athlethes' dedication and hard work, acknowledging their contribution to the sporting spirit of the nation. The PM extended his best wishes to all the players, emphasising that sports in India was now evolving into a distinct cultural identity. 'As India's sporting culture grows, so will the country's soft power on the global stage,' Mr. Modi said, underscoring the significance of the Khelo India Youth Games in providing a major platform for the nation's youth. He said his Government had always given top priority to sports in its policies. He highlighted that various sporting events under Khelo India, including the University Games, Youth Games, Winter Games, and Para Games, were held nationwide throughout the year at multiple levels. These consistent competitions, he remarked, boosted the athletes' confidence and brought their talent to the forefront. Citing an example from cricket, the Prime Minister lauded Bihar's own Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding performance in the IPL (Indian Premier League) at a young age. Mr. Modi emphasised that while Mr. Suryavanshi's hard work was crucial, the exposure to multiple competitions also played a key role in shaping his talent. The more athletes play, the more they thrive, he said. The PM said the Khelo India Youth Games provided young athletes the opportunity to understand the nuances of national-level sports and gain valuable experience. Stressing that hosting the Olympics in India had been a long-cherished dream of every citizen, Mr. Modi underlined India's efforts to bring the Olympic Games to the country in 2036. He said that various initiatives, including Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme, had contributed to building a robust sports ecosystem, benefiting thousands of athletes across Bihar and the rest of the country. Mr. Modi also acknowledged the growing presence of Indian athletes in new and emerging sports, including wushu, sepak takraw, pencak silat, lawn bowls, and roller skating. He recalled the historic moment when the Indian women's team secured a medal in lawn bowls at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, bringing global recognition to the sport in India. The Prime Minister highlighted the Government's focus on modernising India's sports infrastructure. The sports budget had increased more than threefold, he said, reaching approximately ₹4,000 crore this year, with a significant portion allocated to infrastructure development. The Prime Minister acknowledged the establishment of the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in Rajgir and in other institutions, including the Bihar Sports University and the State Sports Academy. He remarked that young professionals could explore roles as coaches, fitness trainers, recruitment agents, event managers, sports lawyers, and media experts. Encouraging the athletes, he urged them to perform at their best and represent the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' as brand ambassadors. He expressed confidence that the athletes would carry fond memories from Bihar. He also encouraged those visiting from outside the State to savour the taste of litti chokha and Bihar's famous makhana. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya were present at the Patliputra Sports Complex, Kankarbagh, where the main inaugural function was organised in Patna. Famous Bihari folk singer Maithili Thakur enthralled the audience with her singing, and actor Pankaj Tripathi described the glorious past of Bihar via a musical jugalbandi. Mr. Kumar, while addressing the players, said that it was a matter of great happiness to have the Khelo India Youth Games organised in Bihar this year, and to have its inauguration announced by the Prime Minister. 'I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister for this. I also congratulate and welcome Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya-ji who attended this programme. I also welcome and congratulate the players who have come from every corner of the country to participate in these games,' Mr. Kumar said.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games 2025 for first time; PM Modi to inaugurate virtually
Bihar is all set to become sports hub, to host 7th edition of "Khelo India Youth Games 2025" (Image: ANI) NEW DELHI: Bihar is gearing up to host the 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games for the first time, scheduled to take place from May 4 to May 15. The event is set to be hosted across five cities in the state — Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Begusarai and Bhagalpur. This event will see young athletes competing in 27 sporting disciplines. As part of the upcoming edition, fencing is set to receive special focus, with young athletes from across Bihar intensively preparing to showcase their talent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to virtually inaugurate the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 on May 4. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is expected to be present at the inaugural ceremony, which will mark the official launch of the state's first-ever hosting of the national youth sports event. Speaking about the preparations that are currently underway, one participant said, "For the first time, Khelo India Youth Games are being held in Bihar. PM Modi will inaugurate it via video conferencing, and CM Nitish Kumar will also be present. The inauguration will be grand. There is a fencing camp in Motihari where children practice a lot. Sports are being promoted a lot in Bihar. The Bihar government is working hard to promote sports." Motihari, one of the key locations for the event, has emerged as a hub for fencing preparations, with players training intensively at the Khel Bhavan. In total, 24 fencers have been selected to represent Bihar in the games, including 14 from Motihari, seven from Nalanda, two from Patna, and one from Bettiah. Another young fencer, Manjit Kumar said, "We have practised a lot. Now, we have to perform in the trials of the Youth Games. For the first time, Khelo India Youth Games are being organised in Bihar, which is a matter of great joy. Players will get a lot of encouragement." According to Appu Kumar, secretary of the fencing association, the fencing competitions will be held in Rajgir from May 11 to May 15. Providing details about the event, he said, "Khelo India Youth Game-2025 is being organised in Bihar for the first time. PM Modi will inaugurate it virtually on May 4. This programme will be conducted from May 4 to May 15. It is organised in five different districts of Bihar. Fencing competitions will be held in Rajgir from May 11 to May 15". He added that preparations for the event are in full swing, with training camps already operational. Preparations are being made for this by setting up a camp in Motihari Khel Bhavan. 30 children participated, of whom 24 will represent Bihar. We hope Bihar will win many medals," Kumar said.
