NewzVille Desk
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Chief Minister of Telangana A. Revanth Reddy today unveiled the logo and mascot for the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), scheduled to be held in Telangana from 11-22 December 11, 2026.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed special emphasis on connecting the youth with sports and integrating sports into the broader vision of the country’s development.
Mandaviya further stated that the Union Government, in collaboration with the Telangana Government, would work towards encouraging and inspiring youth to take up sports and contribute to building a strong sporting culture in the country.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said that events like the Khelo India Youth Games help advance the Prime Minister’s vision of a Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat, while encouraging young people to stay away from substance abuse and other social challenges.
Around 8,000 athletes and participants are expected to converge in Telangana for the Games, which will be held across six cities: Hyderabad, Khammam, Karimnagar, Hanumakonda, Mahabubnagar and Nizamabad.
