PM inaugurates seventh Khelo India Youth Games being held in Bihar

7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025 – Bihar

• Edition: 7th

• Dates: 4 May – 15 May 2025

• Host State: Bihar (first time hosting)

• Host Cities (Districts):

  1. Patna

  2. Rajgir (Nalanda)

  3. Gaya

  4. Bhagalpur

  5. Begusarai

• Inauguration: Virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

• Special Inclusion: Water Polo introduced for the first time in Khelo India Youth Games history.

• Motto/Slogan: "Khelo India, Jeetega India"

• Significance:

  • Promotes sports culture in Bihar.

  • Encourages youth participation in Olympic and indigenous games.

  • Strengthens Bihar’s profile as a sports destination.