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10/01/23 09:24 AM IST

Khelo India Youth Games 2022

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  • The mascots of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)-2022, Asha and Mowgli, and its smart torch 'Amarkantak' were released along with the theme song recently.
About Mascot
  • Torch Amarkantak, named after the place where the Narmada River, considered the state's lifeline, originates, was also handed over by two players to the CM during the function.
  • The torch is adorned with carvings of the renowned Mahakaleshwar temple, running cheetah and a lotus on top.
  • The theme song has been rendered by well-known artiste Shaan.
  • For the first time water sports namely kayaking and canoeing, canoe slalom and rowing, as well as fencing will be part of these games.
About Khelo India Games
  • The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level by building a strong framework for all sports played in our country and establish India as a great sporting nation.
  • Sports is an extremely important component for the overall development of our nation. India, in the last few years has made steady progress in the field of sports.
Source- PIB

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