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Write down a brief note on khelo India programme |
| Answer» Khelo India ProgramIntroduction:\tThe Khelo India Games were introduced to develop the sports culture in India at the grassroot level.\tThe clearly states to establish India as a great sporting nation.\tPlaying sports inculcates team spirit, develops strategic and analytical thinking, leadership skills, goal setting and risk taking.\tIt’s time we inspire young talent, give them top notch infrastructure and training of the highest level. We need to inculcate a strong spirit of participation in sports that enables players to demonstrate their true potential.Inauguration:\tThe inaugural Khelo India Games were named as the Khelo India School Games.\tThese games were held from 31st January to 8th February 2018 in New Delhi.\tIn the age category of under 17 years, 16 disciplines were contested in the competition.\tThey included Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Judo, Football, Gymnastics, Boxing, Shooting, Volleyball, Swimming, Wrestling, Hockey and Weightlifting.\tThe even got much popularity as 5000 students from 29 states and 7 Union Territories participated.\tThe second edition of Khelo India School Games was held as Khelo India Youth Games.\tThese games were held January 9 to January 20, 2019 in Pune, Maharashtra.Vision:\tDevelopment of sports culture to achieve sporting excellence in the country.Mission:\tMany holistic development of children and youth community is the major concern of Khelo India Scheme. | |