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Khelo India National School Games Launch Details, Features
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Khelo India Pledge and Khelo India School Games Launch Details, Features, Purpose, Benefits
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Minister of State Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has introduced ‘Khelo India Pledge’ and the ‘Khelo India School Games Carnival 2018’, at an event in New Delhi on 15th January 2018.
The Khelo India Pledge flickered with the vision of Khelo India programme, having an objective to inspire and encourage youngsters eventually to establish maximum mass participation and excellence in sports. It will also kindle sportsmanship spirit among them.
The Khelo India Pledge is conceptualized by Ogilvy, composed by Louis Bank and the film has been produced by Nirvana Films.
The Khelo India School Games was initiated under Khelo India Programme. It is scheduled to be commenced at multiple venues across Delhi from 31st January to 8th February 2018 and will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and Hotstar.
The Khelo India School Games is focused to create a platform for showcasing hidden talent, facilitating young sports talents and creating awareness about physical fitness as well as good health amongst youngsters.
The Khelo India School Games encompassed 16 sports disciplines such as Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Shooting, Swimming, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling under which overall 199 Gold medals, 199 Silver medals and 275 Bronze medals will be conferred.
