Khelo India Youth Games 2023
24.01.2024
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Why in the news?
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu recently.
Key Point :-
- Shri Modi also launched and laid the foundation stone of projects related to the Broadcasting sector worth about Rs 250 crores.
About Khelo India Youth Games 2023:-
- The Khelo India Youth Games, will witness the participation of athletes from all 36 states and union territories of India.
- It will bring together the resolve, commitment and belief of all athletes and the nation will be a witness to their dedication, self-confidence, never-say-die spirit and passion for extraordinary performances.
- Khelo India Logo carries the image of Saint Thiruvalluvar.
- This is the first time that Khelo India Youth Games are being held in South India.
- The Games will be played across four cities of Tamil Nadu, namely Chennai, Madurai, Trichy and Coimbatore.
- It will be from 19th to 31st January 2024.
- The mascot for the games is VeeraMangai.
- Rani Velu Nachiyar, fondly called Veera Mangai, was an Indian queen who waged a war against British colonial rule.
- The mascot symbolizes the valour and spirit of Indian women, embodying the strength of women’s power.
Source: Indian Express