Bihar to Host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April 2025
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April 2025 | Event: Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) and Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) will be held in Bihar in April 2025. State's Role: New host for KIYG and KIPG. Date: April 2025. Gap Between Events: 10-15 days between KIYG and KIPG. |
| Bihar's Recent Sporting Event | Event Hosted: Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Rajgir, where India retained the continental title. Significance: Demonstrated Bihar's capability to host major sporting events. |
| Khelo India Centres and Infrastructure | Khelo India Centres in Bihar: 38 Khelo India Centres, 1 State Centre of Excellence. SAI Training Centres: 3 SAI Training Centres in Bihar. |
| Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya | Minister: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. Vision: Sports to contribute to Viksit Bharat by 2047. |
| Bihar's Sports Development Plans | Infrastructure Investment: Bihar is developing sports facilities to support athletes at the grassroots level. |
| Khelo India Para Games | First Held in: Delhi, 2023. Next Location: Bihar to host KIPG in 2025. Purpose: Inclusive sports for athletes with disabilities. |