Lok Sabha Question No. 4024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-18
Subject: Upcoming Khelo India University Games
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shri Godam Nagesh, Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Alok Sharma, Shri Anil Firojiya, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Damodar Agrawal, Dr. Manna Lal Rawat, Shri Khagen Murmu, Shri Arun Govil, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4024

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025

## Upcoming Khelo India University Games

## 4024.  Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal:

Shri Arun Govil:

Shri Anil Firojiya:

Shri Manoj Tiwari:

Shri Naba Charan Majhi:

Shri Khagen Murmu:

Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai:

Shri Godam Nagesh:

Shri Alok Sharma:

Shri Yogender Chandolia:

Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat:

Shri Damodar Agrawal:

Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:

Ms Kangna Ranaut:

## Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the data of the participation of women and tribals in past editions of the Khelo India University Games;
- (b)  the  sports  disciplines  to  be  included  in  the  upcoming  Khelo  India University Games particularly in Mandi Lok Sabha Constituency in Himachal Pradesh  and  the  manner  in  which  this  edition  plans  to  build  upon  the achievements of the 2024 Games;
- (c)  whether  any  sports  scholarships  have  been  announced  in  connection with the event, if so, the details of the disbursement of the same along with the scholarship awarded thereof;
- (d) the manner in which the said Games are expected to contribute to the strengthening of the under-25 athlete development pathway in the country; and

(e) whether the Government proposes to set up an international-level sports complex in the North-East Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency for local youth and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }

- (a)  So  far,  four  editions  of  the  Khelo  India  University  Games  (KIUG)  have been  successfully  organized,  witnessing  the  participation  of  over  14,000 athletes  from  across  the  country.  Of  these,  more  than  6,800  participants were women, accounting for approximately 47.54% of the total participation, demonstrating significant female representation in universitylevel sports. Khelo India Games involve participants from all sections of the society. Community-wise data, including participation by tribal communities, is not maintained under the Khelo India Scheme. A detailed breakdown of athlete participation in all KIUGs is at Annexure-I.
- (b)  The  sports  disciplines  for  the  upcoming  edition  of  the  Khelo  India University  Games  have  not  been  finalised.  The  forthcoming  edition  is expected  to  build  upon  the  achievements  of  the  2024  Games  by  further strengthening  the  competitive  structure,  expanding  athlete  participation, and  enhancing  infrastructure  and  organizational  capabilities  to  create  a more robust sporting ecosystem for university-level athletes.
- (c)  There  is  no  provision  for  direct  scholarships  under  the  Khelo  India Scheme in connection with the Khelo India University Games.
- (d) The Khelo India University Games play a vital role in strengthening the under-25  athlete  development  pathway  in  the  country.  By  providing  a national  platform  for  university  athletes  to  compete,  the  Games  facilitate early identification and nurturing of sports talent. Athletes gain invaluable exposure to high-level competition, contributing to their overall development.

(e) No, Sir.

ANNEXURE -I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  4024  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  18.08.2025 REGARDING  ' UPCOMING  KHELO  INDIA  UNIVERSITY  GAMES '  ASKED  BY SHRI JANARDAN  SINGH  SIGRIWAL, SHRI ARUN  GOVIL, SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA,  SHRI  MANOJ  TIWARI,  SHRI  NABA  CHARAN  MAJHI,  SHRI KHAGEN MURMU, SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI, SHRI GODAM NAGESH, SHRI ALOK SHARMA, SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA, SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT, SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL, DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT AND MS KANGNA RANAUT, HON'BLE MEMBER S OF LOK SABHA

## Athlete participation in Khelo India University Games (KIUG)

| S. No.   | Games Conducted   | Cities/Venues                                                               |   No. of Male Athletes Participated |   No. of Female Athletes Participated |   Total No of Athletes Participated |
|----------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 1        | KIUG 2020         | Cuttack & Bhubaneswar                                                       |                                1626 |                                  1540 |                                3166 |
| 2        | KIUG 2021         | Bangalore                                                                   |                                2054 |                                  1840 |                                3894 |
| 3        | KIUG 2022         | Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, GB Nagar, New Delhi                           |                                1905 |                                  1708 |                                3613 |
| 4        | KIUG 2023         | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Tripura |                                1932 |                                  1726 |                                3658 |
|          |                   | TOTAL                                                                       |                                7517 |                                  6814 |                               14331 |

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