Executive Summary:
This document is the response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4024 regarding the Khelo India University Games (KIUG), answered on August 18, 2025. It provides data on female participation, discusses the upcoming games, clarifies scholarship provisions, explains the games' role in athlete development, and addresses a proposal for a sports complex in North-East Delhi. It also includes a breakdown of athlete participation in previous KIUG editions.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Participation Data:**
* Four KIUG editions have been successfully organized with over 14,000 athletes.
* Female participation accounted for approximately 47.54%, with over 6,800 women athletes.
* Community-wise data, including tribal participation, is not maintained.
* **Upcoming KIUG:**
* Sports disciplines for the upcoming edition have not been finalized.
* The edition aims to build upon the 2024 Games by strengthening the competitive structure, expanding athlete participation, and enhancing infrastructure.
* **Scholarships:**
* There is no provision for direct scholarships under the Khelo India Scheme in connection with the KIUG.
* **Athlete Development:**
* KIUG strengthens the under-25 athlete development pathway by providing a national platform for university athletes.
* The games facilitate the early identification and nurturing of sports talent.
* **Sports Complex Proposal:**
* There is no proposal to set up an international-level sports complex in the North-East Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency.
Impact Analysis:
* **Athletes:**
* *Impact:* Provides a platform for university athletes to compete nationally, gain exposure, and develop their skills.
* *Action Required:* Participate in the games and leverage the platform for development.
* **Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for organizing and overseeing the Khelo India University Games, contributing to athlete development.
* *Action Required:* Continue to strengthen the competitive structure, expand athlete participation, and enhance infrastructure for future games.
* **University-Level Athletes:**
* *Impact:* The Games provide a platform to showcase their talent and gain recognition at the national level.
* *Action Required:* Prepare and participate in the Games to enhance their development and potentially be identified for further support.
Key Entities Referenced
Khelo India University Games: A national level multi-sport event held in India for university athletes, organized under the Khelo India Scheme.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The Indian government ministry responsible for youth affairs and sports.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding the Khelo India University Games was raised.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Mandi Lok Sabha Constituency, Himachal Pradesh: A parliamentary constituency in Himachal Pradesh, mentioned in the question regarding inclusion of sports disciplines in the upcoming Khelo India University Games.
NorthEast Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Delhi, mentioned in the question regarding the establishment of an international-level sports complex.
Cuttack, Odisha: A city in Odisha that hosted a edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in 2020.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: A city in Odisha that hosted a edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in 2021.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
(DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4024
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025
Upcoming Khelo India University Games
4024. Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal:
Shri Arun Govil:
Shri Anil Firojiya:
Shri Manoj Tiwari:
Shri Naba Charan Majhi:
Shri Khagen Murmu:
Shri Bibhu Prasad Tarai:
Shri Godam Nagesh:
Shri Alok Sharma:
Shri Yogender Chandolia:
Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat:
Shri Damodar Agrawal:
Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:
Ms Kangna Ranaut:
Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the data of the participation of women and tribals in past
editions of the Khelo India University Games;
(b) the sports disciplines to be included in the upcoming Khelo India
University Games particularly in Mandi Lok Sabha Constituency in Himachal
Pradesh and the manner in which this edition plans to build upon the
achievements of the 2024 Games;
(c) whether any sports scholarships have been announced in connection
with the event, if so, the details of the disbursement of the same along with
the scholarship awarded thereof;
(d) the manner in which the said Games are expected to contribute to the
strengthening of the under-25 athlete development pathway in the country;
and
Page 1 of 3(e) whether the Government proposes to set up an international-level sports
complex in the North-East Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency for local youth and
if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS
{ DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA }
(a) So far, four editions of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) have
been successfully organized, witnessing the participation of over 14,000
athletes from across the country. Of these, more than 6,800 participants
were women, accounting for approximately 47.54% of the total
participation, demonstrating significant female representation in university-
level sports. Khelo India Games involve participants from all sections of the
society. Community-wise data, including participation by tribal
communities, is not maintained under the Khelo India Scheme. A detailed
breakdown of athlete participation in all KIUGs is at Annexure-I.
(b) The sports disciplines for the upcoming edition of the Khelo India
University Games have not been finalised. The forthcoming edition is
expected to build upon the achievements of the 2024 Games by further
strengthening the competitive structure, expanding athlete participation,
and enhancing infrastructure and organizational capabilities to create a
more robust sporting ecosystem for university-level athletes.
(c) There is no provision for direct scholarships under the Khelo India
Scheme in connection with the Khelo India University Games.
(d) The Khelo India University Games play a vital role in strengthening the
under-25 athlete development pathway in the country. By providing a
national platform for university athletes to compete, the Games facilitate
early identification and nurturing of sports talent. Athletes gain invaluable
exposure to high-level competition, contributing to their overall
development.
(e) No, Sir.
Page 2 of 3ANNEXURE – I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4024 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.08.2025
REGARDING “UPCOMING KHELO INDIA UNIVERSITY GAMES” ASKED BY
SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL, SHRI ARUN GOVIL, SHRI ANIL
FIROJIYA, SHRI MANOJ TIWARI, SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI, SHRI
KHAGEN MURMU, SHRI BIBHU PRASAD TARAI, SHRI GODAM NAGESH, SHRI
ALOK SHARMA, SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA, SMT. KAMALJEET
SEHRAWAT, SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL, DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT AND MS
KANGNA RANAUT, HON’BLE MEMBERS OF LOK SABHA
Athlete participation in Khelo India University Games (KIUG)
No. of
No. of Male Total No of
S. Games Female
Cities/Venues Athletes Athletes
No. Conducted Athletes
Participated Participated
Participated
Cuttack &
1 KIUG 2020 1626 1540 3166
Bhubaneswar
2 KIUG 2021 Bangalore 2054 1840 3894
Lucknow,
Gorakhpur,
3 KIUG 2022 Varanasi, GB 1905 1708 3613
Nagar, New
Delhi
Assam,
Arunachal
Pradesh,
Meghalaya,
4 KIUG 2023 1932 1726 3658
Mizoram,
Sikkim,
Nagaland, and
Tripura
TOTAL 7517 6814 14331
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