Panchkula will host the fourth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2021. The matches will take place after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics; however, dates have not been finalised yet.
It was decided in a meeting held through video conference in the presence of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal, State’s Sports Minister Sandeep Singh and senior officials of the Sports Ministry in New Delhi.
Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta said, “This is an exciting opportunity for Panchkula and surrounding areas to develop and grow. This year, more than 10,000 players participated in the Khelo India Youth Games held in Guwahati. We are expecting more players to participate in the fourth edition.”
Gupta said, the event will be taken as a self-contained opportunity for Panchkula and will develop a comprehensive sports infrastructure here. Haryana had performed well in the previous editions and since we are the hosts this time, the players will be more enthusiastic.
He thanked Union Minister of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal and State Sports Minister Sandeep Singh for giving Panchkula a chance to host.
Khelo India Games is the biggest sports campaign started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018. Since then, it has been organised every year at the national level.
