The mega sporting event for under 18 age group players “ Khelo India Youth Games 2025” will begin this evening with colourful and grand celebrations at Patna in Bihar.

A colourful and artistic opening ceremony of Khelo India Youth Games has been organised.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the event. Union minister of state for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse will also grace the occasion.

The games will conclude on 15th May and over 8500 young sporting talents of girl’s and boy’s category will fight for medals in different events. More than 2400 medals in different sports will be at stake.

Total 28 sports will be played at six different cities including Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur and Begusarai. Three kinds of events of cycling, shooting and athletics will be held in New Delhi.

Akashvani correspondent reports, several events in different sporting categories started today. In the boy’s category of Volleyball, the first match was won by the West Bengal team which defeated Rajasthan in a close fight.

Jammu and Kashmir also excelled in volleyball events defeating Uttarakhand at a game played in Patna.

Events of Judo, Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, and archery are also being held in Patna, Rajgir, Gaya and Bhagalpur. From the host side, Bihar a jumbo squad of around 700 players are also taking part in different sporting events.

Akashvani will bring live commentary on the Opening Ceremony of Khelo India Youth Games 2025. The programme will begin from 5:55 pm and continue til 7:30 pm or till the end of Ceremony. It will be available on Newsonair app, PrasarBharati Sports Youtube Channel and DTH.