Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, has said that the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held in Chhattisgarh between 26th  March and 6th April. The inaugural edition of the Tribal Games will be held in three cities of the state, including Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja, and will feature seven medal sports such as athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling.

 

Dr Mandaviya said that the Games are part of expanding an opportunity and scope to every young person wanting to play a sport. The Minister noted that sports will play an important role in identifying the talent base emerging in tribal areas and in achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Dr Mandaviya further said that the government is ensuring that talented youngsters from tribal communities are identified early, supported systematically, and integrated into the national sports framework.

 

The Khelo India Tribal Games are part of the Khelo India Scheme by the government aimed at promoting mass participation and sporting excellence.