New Delhi
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel has recently inaugurated the Khelo India National-level competitions for various sports for Under-14 and Under-17 children at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex at Talkatora in New Delhi. The purpose of the competition is to provide a platform to the budding talents to compete at national level. Approx 1000 participants from more than 25 states and union territories are taking part in the competitions. Khelo India National level Competitions will be conducted in different disciplines in January and Febuary, 2017. The competitions in Delhi have been organized by Sports Aunthority of India (SAI) in Swimming, Cycling and Wrestling. The events of Kabbadi , Kho Kho and wushu would be held in Nellore , Weightlifting Boxing and Table Tennis in Guwahati, Athletics Hand Ball and Hockey in Gandhi Nagar, Taekwondo , Volleyball and Football in Chennai, Badminton , Gymnastic , Basketball and Lawn Tennis in Hyderabad and Archery and Judo in Jaipur.