HOW KHELO INDIA IS TRANSFORMING YOUTH SPORTS
Over the past ten years, there has been a notable change in the Indian sports industry. India is now leading the way to becoming a multi-sport powerhouse, moving away from cricket as the main sporting fixation and toward a wider concentration on Olympic sports, athletics, indigenous games, and youth development. The Khelo India initiative, a flagship program started by the Indian government that aims to create a nation that is healthier, fitter, and more competitive, is at the center of this change.
KHELO INDIA
The Khelo India (literally “Play India”) program was started in 2018 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with the goal of revitalizing India’s sports landscape. Its goals are to develop young athletes, offer top-notch training facilities, and encourage athletic excellence and fitness nationwide.
- Khelo India’s mission is to find talented athletes at the local level and give them the resources and stage time they need to compete on a national and worldwide scale. Along with encouraging people to embrace fitness as a lifestyle, the initiative seeks to establish a sporty culture in schools and universities.
- There are twelve verticals via which the project operates.
- Finding and developing talent
KHELO INDIA YOUTH GAMES 2025
The premier multi-discipline athletic event held each year under the Khelo India program is the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG). Young athletes from all around the country come together for these events, which provide them with a platform to compete, gain knowledge, and excel. Most of the participants are between the ages of 17 (schoolchildren) and 21 (college students).
- It is anticipated that the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games will be larger and more impressive than previous years. According to recent events, the 2025 edition will include:
- More than 10,000 athletes from every state and union territory in India
- Over 25 different sports, including classic games like Mallakhamb, Thang-Ta, Gatka, and Kalaripayattu
- Advanced sports science assistance, such as mental training, nutrition, and physiotherapy
Increased involvement of female athletes - An effort to promote sustainable and green sports practices, including waste management and environmentally friendly infrastructure
KHELO INDIA REGISTRATION
Online registration is the first step in attending any Khelo India event or receiving benefits under the program. The registration process is quick and computerized for all participants, including athletes, coaches, students, and sports academies.
- Procedure for Registering as a Athlete
- Go to the Official Website:
- View the website at https://nsrs.kheloindia.gov.in.
- Make a New Account:
- Select the relevant category (athlete, coach, academic staff, etc.) after clicking “Register.”
- Enter the following information:
- Enter your name, birthdate, Aadhar number, contact details, sports discipline, educational background, and athletic accomplishments.
- Upload Files:
- The Aadhar Card
- Birth certificate or identification from school
- Certificate of Sports
- A passport-sized photo
- Submit and Verify: Following submission, administrators will review your profile and determine your eligibility for events, scholarships, and selection camps.
KHELO INDIA FITNESS TEST
The Khelo India Fitness Assessment for School Children, or Khelo India Fitness Test, is one of the program’s most inventive elements. Its objectives are to assess, track, and encourage physical fitness among schoolchildren nationwide.
- The Fitness Test’s Elements
- The test comprises the following and is divided into age categories (5–8, 9–14, and 15–18):
- Check Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Test of Flexibility
- Tests of Strength and Endurance (such as push-ups and sit-ups)
- Cardiovascular Endurance, such as a 600-meter walk or run
- Agility and Coordination
KHELO INDIA WINTER GAMES 2025
Special Qualities of the Winter Games
The following gorgeous, snow-covered locations host the Winter Games:
- Jammu & Kashmir’s Gulmarg
- Ladakh’s Leh
- Uttarakhand’s Auli
- Himachal Pradesh’s Manali
- It is anticipated that the 2025 version would be even more grandiose. Highlights to be anticipated include:
- More than 2,000 athletes are taking part.
- Activities such as Nordic skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, snowboarding, alpine skiing, and curling
- Tourism and local heritage are promoted through special cultural events.
