Khelo India Youth Games

Khelo India Youth Games

Question: Which state will host the 2nd edition of Khelo India Youth Games?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Punjab
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • Pune in Maharashtra will host the second edition of Khelo India Youth Games which will start on January 9th, 2019.
  • This event will be represented by more than 6,000 athletes from 29 different States and Union Territories in 18 different disciplines in the age group of 10 to 21 years.
  • Famous athletes like Youth Olympic Gold Medalist Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhari as well as weight lifter Jeremy Lalrinnunga will compete in the games.
  • This event is to be inaugurated by Union Minister of Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore.

Links:
https://youthgames.kheloindia.gov.in/news/khelo-india-youth-games-2019-an-event-that-unearths-talent-and-binds-indias-youth
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=357720