Telangana to host Khelo India Youth Games

New Delhi: Telangana will host the 2026 edition of Khelo India Youth Games, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Wednesday.

The KIYG is likely to take place in November. Bihar had hosted the previous edition in May last year.

"In keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to spread major national events in all regions of the country, it is appropriate that Telangana should get the opportunity to host the prestigious Khelo India Youth Games.


"The state has the infrastructure and the enthusiasm to host these Games where at least 8000 athletes, officials and support staff are expected to participate," said Mandaviya.

The Bihar edition saw athletes taking part in 28 sports. Twenty-six records were created in KIYG 2025, of which 13 were national youth records, all in weightlifting. The rest were meet records and all in athletics.