Telangana to host Khelo India Youth Games from December 11

The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday announced the full schedule of the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 in Hyderabad.

 To be hosted by Telangana from December 11-22, KIYG, a flagship event of the sports ministry, will feature 27 competitive and one demonstration sports.

Various venues in Hyderabad, including the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium complex in Basheerbagh and the modern Gachibowli sports complex, will stage 22 medal sports while the remainder will be hosted by



Khammam (archery), Hanumankonda (athletics), Karimnagar (judo), Nizamabad (table tennis) and Mahbubnagar (kabaddi).

“I am very excited to announce the schedule of Khelo India Youth Games 2026. This will kick off a series of Khelo India events that have over the years provided a platform for talented athletes to showcase their prowess and then traverse on the pathway to excellence through our schemes. Since KIYG are coming at the back of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, we can expect to see some quality performances,” said Dr Mandaviya.