Khelo India 2020 Preview: Schedule, Time Table, Where to watch, History

The 3rd edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 began on 9 January 2020 at Guwahati. The Khelo India School Games is a part of the larger Khelo India event, launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in order to promote sports as well as excellence in sports.

The youth of Guwahati are eagerly waiting for the 3rd @kheloindia Youth Games 2020. Here's what they have to say.

Feel the exuberant energy of India. Come, let's cheer our upcoming sporting stars. #KheloIndiaYouthGames2020 pic.twitter.com/6DM5coN62l

— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) January 9, 2020

The Khelo India India Youth Games 2020 will see best athletes from 35 states and Union Territories battling it out in 20 disciplines. The 12-day long Khelo India Youth Games 2020 edition will be kick off on 10 January with Kabaddi, Gymnastics and Volleyball in the preliminary rounds.

Khelo India 2020 Schedule

The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Sonapur, Guwahati will host 8 state Kabaddi teams in both the U-17 and U-21 age categories for boys and girls.

Time Table

#KheloIndia Updates: Today’s Schedule (10 January, 2020). Stay tuned for more updates.#KIYG2020Guwahati#KheloIndiaYouthGames2020 #KheloIndia2020 pic.twitter.com/ZUOSoLM5hj

— Khelo India Youth Games 2020 Guwahati, Assam (@kiyg2020Ghy) January 10, 2020

9th January- 9 am to 1 pm: U 17and U 19 (Boys and girls; 3 pm to 6 pm: U 17and U 19 (Boys and girls)

10th January- 8 am to 2 pm: U 17and U 19 (Boys and girls)

11th January- 9 am to 6 pm: U 17and U 19 (Boys and girls)

12th January- Semi-finals: 1 pm to 6 pm: U 17and U 19 (Boys and girls)

13th January- Finals: 11 am to 3 pm: U 17and U 19 (Boys and girls)

Also Read: Govt. launches Khelo India University Games, announces venue & dates

History

The Khelo India Youth Games began as the Khelo India School Games in 2018. In the first edition, Haryana dominated the competition, winning a total of 102 medals (38 Gold, 26 Silver and 38 Bronze medals). Maharashtra and Delhi followed Haryana on the second and third position. 

The Indian Olympic Association came on board and renamed the Khelo India School Games as Khelo India Youth Games in 2019. The competition was held in Pune, Maharashtra and the hosts took the top spot with 228 medals (85 Gold, 62 Silver and 60 Bronze medals). Haryana and Delhi followed. 

How does the Khelo India Youth Games Work?

For 62 years, the School Games Federation of India has organised the U 17 and U 21 competitions. However, they were informed about finishing their competitions much before the Khelo India Youth Games.

Similarly, the National Sports Federations’ (NSFs) conducting national competitions at various age groups rescheduled their event.

The three of them- SGFI, NSFs and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) converge to form the Games Technical Conduct Committee.

They will send their best performing athletes from various national level competitions to showcase in the mega competition. 

When and where to watch the Khelo India Youth Games 2020?

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— Khelo India Youth Games 2020 Guwahati, Assam (@kiyg2020Ghy) January 10, 2020

Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 2 HD and Star Sports First will broadcast various events of the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 live. The Khelo India Youth Games can also be streamed live on Hotstar.