Khelo India: Around 6,800 athletes from 37 teams to compete in 20 sporting events

Only a few hours are left for most exciting event for youths to take off. stadiums in city w wear a festive look. Khelo India's billboards promoting Fit India is giving an adrenaline rush to all sports enthusiasts across country as third edition of Khelo India Youth Games will kick off on January 10 and will continue till January 22. 

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opening ceremony

opening ceremony, which will be held at Indira Gandhi Stadium on January 10, will witness presence of Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sowal and Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, along with a host of star athletes, including Assam's pride Hima Das.

Lakhya Konwar, Chairman, Youth Affairs and Sports, Assam, has stated that opening ceremony will be a world-class affair. More than 1000 people including cast members, technical, and support staff members are working around clock. A state-of--art show created with invative use of lighting and techlogy will be centrepiece of opening ceremony.

Special acts have been devised to celebrate natural beauty and cultural wealth of Assam along with heroes of state. Apart from performances by ethnic communities from across Assam, an act to champion Fit India movement, encouraging all Indians to integrate fitness into ir daily routine, is also an important aspect of show.

Around 6,800 athletes across 37 (states and union territories) teams will compete in a total of 20 sports events, including new additions - lawn bowls and cycling, in eight venues across Guwahati during competition. total strength of participation at games is 10,000 people, including athletes, officials, volunteers, and support staff.

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third edition of Khelo India Youth Games

third edition of games will also witness many first time initiatives by State government of Assam, which include having aircrafts dedicated to ferry athletes from Kolkata and Delhi to Guwahati and a go-green programme that will see electric cars at venues. Besides Khelo India scholarships that winners of tournament will get, Assam Government has also anunced cash awards for winners. With host State fully geared up and teams already arriving, a dedicated hospitality team is working around clock to deliver  best experience.

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