Khelo India University Games

February 21, 2024

Khelo India University Games (KIUG), which is being hosted by northeastern states this year, started on February 17, 2024.
The Games have begun formally in Guwahati.
As many as 4,500 athletes are participating in the 11-day KIUG.
A total of 213 universities from across the country will participate in the event.
Mascot- Ashtalakshmi in the shape of a butterfly, symbolizing the Northeast’s aspirations taking flight.
KIUG is a part of the Centre’s Khelo India initiative to promote grassroots sports and identify young talents from across the country.
The participants will vie for a total of 262 gold, 263 silver and 297 bronze medals across 20 sports disciplines, ranging from athletics, rugby, swimming, and badminton to hockey and football, among others.