India’s national interdisciplinary games are called the Khelo India Youth Games. The games mostly took place in January and February every year for the two categories, that is under 17 School Students and under-19 college students. On January 31, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the Khelo India School Games. Later in 2019, with the Indian Olympic Association’s involvement in September 2018, the Khelo India School Games were renamed the Khelo India Youth Games. The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 took place in Bihar. For the first time, the tournament was held in Bihar. Over 10,000 athletes from 36 states and union territories competed in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025. This addition of Youth Games consists total of 28 traditional games and esports as a demonstration category. Let’s go and have a detailed look at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
A Short Overview of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025
The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 bring together young athletes from across the country, celebrating talent, hard work, and sportsmanship. This vibrant platform gives budding sports stars a chance to shine on a national stage, inspiring dreams and building a stronger future for Indian sports. Here is a short overview of the KIYG 2025, including the host cities, total no. of games and many more.
| Logo Of KIYG 2025 |  |
| Opening Date | 4 May 2025 |
| Closing Date | 15 May 2025 |
| Inaugurated By | Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Total No. of Competitions | 28 sports |
| Host Cities | Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai |
| Mascot | Gajasimha |
| Broadcasting Channels | Live on DD Sports; streamed online via Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel |
Main Venues Of Khelo India Youth Games 2025
The major cities of Bihar, like Patna, Rajgir, Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Begusarai, hosted the 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2025. However, New Delhi hosted the events in shooting, gymnastics, and track cycling. Main venues of the KIYG 2025 are mentioned above:
- Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya
- Sandy’s Compound Complex, Bhagalpur
- IOCL Barauni and Yamuna Bhagat Stadium , Begusarai
- Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development-Open Ground, Gaya
- Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi
- Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna
- BSAP 5 Indoor Stadium, Patna
- Rajgir Sports Complex, Rajgir
Moreover, other venues in the list are IAS Bhawan for tennis and Gyan Bhawan for wrestling in Patna.
Different Sports Events in Khelo India Youth Games 2025
There are a total of 28 sports events in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025. For the first time, Sepak Takraw has earned its spot, thanks to India’s historic gold medal win at the 2025 ISTAF World Cup, a moment that truly turned heads and made the nation proud. Adding to the excitement, E-sports has also found its way in, making a debut as a demonstration sport, reflecting the changing face of modern competition and youth engagement. The list of 28 disciplines is as follows:
- Archery
- Cycling
- Kabaddi
- Table Tennis
- Athletics
- Fencing
- Football
- Kho kho
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Field Hockey
- Sepak Takraw (included for the first time)
- Lawn Bowling
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Gymnastics
- Shooting
- Rugby
- Weightlifting
- Boxing
- Judo
- Swimming
- Wrestling
- Mallakhamb
- Gatka
- Kalaripayattu
- Thang Ta
- Yogasana
These are some different sports events in KIYG 2025, and some additional sports in the competition are adding more value and excitement to this sports event.
Khelo India Youth Games: Medal Telly
Maharashtra established its authority once more at the Khelo India Youth Games, securing its third straight victory with a record-breaking 158 medals, including an astonishing 58 golds. Close on their heels was Haryana, finishing in the second place with 107 medals, making their mark especially in athletics and fencing. Rajasthan registered its best-ever performance at the KIYG, finishing third with 24 gold medals, a historic occasion for the state’s youthful athletes. The host state, Bihar, proved to be the biggest surprise of the game, rising from a 28th-place finish in previous editions to an extraordinary 15th this year. Bihar secured 7 golds with a total of 36 medals, a huge leap and their finest outing in KIYG history.
| RANK | STATE/UT | GOLD | SILVER | BRONZE | TOTAL |
| 1 | Maharashtra | 58 | 47 | 53 | 158 |
| 2 | Haryana | 39 | 27 | 51 | 117 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 24 | 12 | 24 | 60 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 17 | 26 | 15 | 58 |
| 5 | Delhi | 16 | 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | 15 | 21 | 29 | 65 |
| 7 | Uttar Pradesh | 14 | 20 | 18 | 52 |
| 8 | Kerala | 12 | 5 | 8 | 25 |
| 9 | Manipur | 11 | 8 | 11 | 30 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 | 9 | 13 | 32 |
| 11 | Assam | 10 | 5 | 10 | 25 |
| 12 | Telangana | 9 | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 13 | Punjab | 8 | 14 | 25 | 44 |
| 14 | Jharkhand | 8 | 7 | 6 | 21 |
| 15 | Bihar | 7 | 11 | 18 | 36 |
| 16 | Chandigarh | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 |
| 17 | Odisha | 5 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 18 | Andhra Pradesh | 3 | 11 | 10 | 24 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 3 | 1 | 10 | 14 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| 21 | Gujarat | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| 22 | West Bengal | 1 | 11 | 4 | 16 |
| 23 | Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 24 | Nagaland | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 25 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 26 | Mizoram | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 28 | Puducherry | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 29 | Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 29 | Tripura | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 30 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 | Goa | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 | Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Amazing Performers of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025
Some fabulous performances by some noticeable players in the KIYG 2025 are as follows:
- Samuel Zadeng from Mizoram created history by clinching gold in the boys’ 70kg boxing category, proudly securing Mizoram’s very first medal in this edition of the games.
- Harshal Joge of Maharashtra ran his heart out in the boys’ 800 meters race, grabbing the gold and adding a shining moment to Maharashtra’s medal tally.
- Anjali Rawat from Madhya Pradesh emerged victorious in the traditional martial art of Thang-Ta, winning gold in the Phunaba Ama 56kg category.
- Khushi Yadav of Bihar showed remarkable endurance and focus in the girls’ 2000m steeplechase, finishing the race with a brilliant timing of 9:52.10.
- Aisengfa Gogoi from Assam lifted more than just weights; she lifted expectations and records. She broke the national youth record in the 55kg weightlifting category with a total of 183kg.
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