Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will virtually inaugurate the 10-day sports extravaganza Khelo India University Games (KIUG) at 7 PM via video conferencing. The event is in Lucknow which is all set for a opening ceremony to usher in the third edition one of the India's biggest multi-sport competitions at the higher education level. The event will see 4,900 players from 208 universities of the country participating in the event
Khelo India University Games 2023: Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will be of 70-minutes that will begin at the BBD University Cricket ground at 6.50 p.m., with an Army band playing the National Anthem. The program will have songs, thematic performances and lighting of the Games torch by a famous sports personality of the state of Uttar Pradesh, fireworks display etc.
The games mascot 'Jeetu' which is inspired by Barasingha, the state animal of Uttar Pradesh, will also be a part of the celebration for cheering the participants and crowd. The function will conclude with a special performance by renowned singer Kailash Kher.
The dignitaries who will be present on the occasion are UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union minister for Youth Affairs, Sports and Information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur, Minister of State (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) Nishith Pramanik and Minister of State (Independent charge), Sports and Youth Welfare, government of UP, Girish Chandra Yadav.
Khelo India University Games 2023: Where To Watch
The Khelo India University Games 2023 will be live streamed on Prasar Bharati Sports YouTube channel. KIUG 2023 will also be telecast live on the DD Sports TV channel in India.
Khelo India University Games 2023: Events
Four cities of Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Noida - will play host to various sports events. Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi will be hosting the shooting competition. The rowing competition will be at Ramgarh Taal in Gorakhpur. The city will make the debut of water sports in this edition of the KIUG. A total 1,900 medals out of which 600 gold, 600 silver and 700 bronze will be at stake for Khelo India University Games 2023.
Sports to be played at different venues
Sports to be played at different venues
Khelo India University Games 2023: Schedule
| Sport | Dates | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabaddi | May 23 - May 27 | SVSP Sports Complex | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Rugby | May 24 - May 26 | Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
| Basketball | May 24 - May 27 | Gautam Buddha University | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Mallakhamb | May 24 - May 27 | BBD University | Lucknow |
| Table Tennis | May 24 - May 27 | BBD Badminton Academy | Lucknow |
| Volleyball | May 24 - May 27 | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
| Tennis | May 24 - May 30 | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
| Football | May 24 - June 2 | Ekana and Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
| Shooting | May 25 - May 31 | Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range | New Delhi |
| Swimming | May 26 - May 29 | SVSP Sports Complex | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Wrestling | May 26 - May 29 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi |
| Hockey | May 26 - June 1 | Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
| Rowing | May 27 - May 31 | Water Sports Complex | Gorakhpur |
| Athletics | May 29 - May 31 | Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
| Archery | May 29 - June 2 | BBD University | Lucknow |
| Badminton | May 29 - June 2 | BBD Badminton Academy | Lucknow |
| Boxing | May 29 - June 2 | SVSP Sports Complex | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Weightlifting | May 30 - June 3 | Gautam Buddha University | Gautam Budh Nagar |
| Judo | May 31 - June 2 | BBD University | Lucknow |
| Fencing | May 31 - June 3 | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
| Yogasana | June 1- June 3 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi |
Khelo India University Games 2023: Players To Look Out For
Prominent national-level athletes of the Khelo India University Games 2023 will be as follows
Shooting: Manu Bhaker, Hriday Hazarika, Mehuli Ghosh, Arjun Babuta and Sift Kaur Samra in shooting.
Table Tennis: Diya Chitale and Ananya Basak
Football: SK Sahil
Swimming: Aneesh Gowda
Badminton: Malvika Bansod
Tennis: Kabir Hans
Judo: Yash Ghangas
Wrestling: Anshu Malik and Sagar Jaglan
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