The much-awaited KIUG ’21 is almost upon us and we can look ahead to a two weeks of sporting extravaganza.

Over 4,500 athletes under the age of 26 from around 200 universities representing 20 sports will do battle in the 2^nd edition of the Khelo India University Games that are set to be held from April 24 to May 3 across four venues in Bengaluru.

With the tournament now approaching, The Sports School gives you all the information you need.

WHAT IS KIUG?

Khelo India University Games launched in 2020 with the objective to identify and train athletes in the age group of 18 to 25 years to compete in the international events like Asian Games and Olympics.

WHEN IS KIUG’21?

The 10-day competition gets underway on April 24 and the action is unrelenting until May 3.

Source – Khelo India Twitter

WHERE IS IT?

There is no single venue here. Instead, KIUG’21 will take place in four different venues.

The flagship university-level event is set to be organized at the Jain University Complex, The Sports School, Sri Kanteerava Stadium (Indoor & Outdoor), Field Mashal KM Carippa Hockey Stadium, and SAI Shooting Range in Bengaluru.

Almost all the sports are scheduled to take place inside The Sports School and Jain University complex in Bengaluru. Other events such as athletics, Hockey, and shooting will be held at Sri Kanteerava Stadium (Indoor & Outdoor), Field Mashal KM Carippa Hockey Stadium, and SAI Shooting Range respectively.

WHAT NEW SPORTS DISCIPLINES ARE INCLUDED?

In a bid to preserve and promote the century-old sporting disciplines of the country, Yogasana and Mallakhamb have been added to the roster for this edition.

Other major sports disciplines are Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Fencing, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Rugby, Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

WHO IS THE MASCOT?

The mascot of Khelo India University Games 2021 is also an elephant, named Veera.

WHAT IS THE LOGO?

The logo features the iconic Vidhana Soudha building – the Legislative House in Bengaluru – with two elephants on either side.

A Khelo India App for live updates on the Games has also been launched.

HOW TO REGISTER?

If you want to register for the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) then visit the official website and register, here are the steps:

1. Visit the official Website of the Khelo India University Games.
2. Click on the appropriate category from the Athlete, Coach, Academy, Volunteer Registration, Technical Official, Manager, Stakeholder Portal, and GMS Portal
3. Important notice will be prompted, click on “Agree and Continue”
4. Fill in all the personal, educational, and other details.
5. Upload the profile photo and click “Save and Continue”
6. Attach the necessary documents
7. Submit the application form

Documents Required:

1. Aadhar Card/ Passport/Voter Id
2. Birth Certificate/ 10th Marksheet
3. For the under-25 Age group: College/ University Bonafide Certificate

PREVIOUS WINNERS

Panjab University had finished first with 46 total medals that included 17 gold, 19 silver, and 10 bronze medals. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra, and Punjab University, Patiala were second and third with 37 and 33 total medals, respectively.

WHO ARE THE FRONT-RUNNERS TO TOP THE MEDAL TALLY?

The likes of Panjab University, Punjabi University, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, and Mangalore University head into the tournament as the favorites to top the medal tally but would be wary of the threat other universities pose.

The schedule and fixtures will be updated once available.

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                                Image Source – KIUG

2021 is finally giving us excellent news on sporting events! With almost a year in lockdown and clamp-on sporting activities and events, the Union Sports Ministry has given the sporting fraternity hope with the announcement of the Khelo India University Games 2021 slated to be hosted in Jain University, Karnataka this year. 

Taking pride in the success of the Khelo India Youth Games, the Khelo India University Games are intended for university students between the ages of 18 and 25 who have immense talent in their respective sporting fields. 

What are the Khelo India University Games all about? 

Image Source – Khelo India

The Khelo India University Games is a national-level sporting event that invites athletes from universities across the nation to compete in a host of sporting events and showcase their talent. The first edition of these games was held in Cuttack, being inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi. This year, the second edition is being hosted at Jain University. 

Image Source – Jain University

Many of the games will also be held at various venues that are yet to be announced across Karnataka. These Games are an initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to provide a platform for young students, especially those from backgrounds where they don’t have access to sporting infrastructure and support, to showcase their merit and develop talent. 

This event aims to promote sporting activities, camaraderie among young people and bring sporting talent to the university level. These Games are witnessed by the best of coaches, mentors, athletes, and sponsors – scouting talent is a huge part of these Games since many young athletes are identified for their capabilities to hone talent and represent India at the Asian Games and Olympics. 

Who is the main organizer behind the Khelo India University Games?

The Games are organized jointly by –

• Sports Authority of India
• Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
• Association of Indian Universities
• Indian Olympic Association
• National Sports Federation

Owing to the affiliation and organization level, the Khelo India University Games is India’s largest university-level sporting competition. 

Who participates in these Games?

Students at a university level are welcome to participate in these Games. In the first edition, almost 158 universities were represented by over 3,000 athletes. This year is expected to be even bigger. 

Some of the huge names from last year’s edition include Dutee Chand (participated in athletics and went on to set a record for the 100m university race at 11.49 seconds), Srihari Nataraj (participated in swimming), and Vahbiz Bharucha (Rugby Player). 

The 2021 edition is expecting over 4,000 athletes to participate. Last year, the winners were Panjab University, winning 46 medals, and Savitribai Phule Pune University finishing a close second with 37 medals. 

Some of the other universities that participated included the University of Mumbai, Mahatma Gandhi University, Barkatullah University, Kurukshetra University, Jain University, and Lovely Professional University. 

What are some events of the Khelo India University Games?

Last year, around 17 events were held. This year, the Games will witness 19 sporting events in the under-25 category, played following the World University Games regulations and norms. 

The sports played at these Games include many events such as archery, kabaddi, rugby, athletics, swimming, badminton, fencing, boxing, football, judo, hockey, wrestling, tennis, table tennis, volleyball, and weightlifting. 

Last year, rugby and fencing were two sports to be included for the first time in a competitive Khelo India avatar. This year, the newest additions are yogasana and mallakhamb. 

Are you ready to participate in the ‘Khel’?

The Khelo India University Games is an inclusive event that allows students from across the country to compete and portray their grit, mettle, talent, and sportsmanship. Students across the nation are waiting with bated breath to participate and make their alma mater proud. 

At The Sports School, university level, we are excited to have the opportunity to participate and showcase our in-grown talent at a national level! Our students have been training hard, and it is our prerogative to ensure they can compete with other athletes at the university level. Our students have all the merit and talent to make the university proud with their participation at the Khelo India University Games. 

The dates of the 2021 event are yet to be announced and will be announced on the official website. 

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