PM Modi Inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 7th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 |
| Inauguration | Virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna, Bihar |
| Host State | Bihar (First major multi-discipline sports hosting) |
| Sports Disciplines | 27 medal sports, including sepaktakraw (new addition) |
| Demonstration Event | Esports introduced as a demonstration event |
| Participant Count | Over 10,000 participants, including 6,000+ athletes |
| Host Cities | Patna, Rajgir, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Begusarai, and some events in New Delhi |
| Khelo India Centres in Bihar | 38 centres across districts, training in athletics, boxing, kabaddi, wrestling |
| Bihar's Performance | Won 12 medals at National Games in Uttarakhand (best-ever performance) |
| Future Expansions | Khelo India School Games, Beach Games in Diu, Indigenous Games in South India, Tribal Games in Chhattisgarh |
| Significance | Reinforces Bihar's potential as a sports hub, aligns with national vision for grassroots sports development |