Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Khelo MP Youth Games 2026 Launched Spectacularly
The Khelo MP Youth Games 2026 was launched in a big way in Bhopal.
The Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, started the event on a floating stage with lots of exciting things like water projections, laser shows, and fireworks.
There will be 1.5 lakh young people from all over Madhya Pradesh playing 11 different sports, including some traditional games.
The games will happen in different stages, starting from local areas and going up to the state level.
Famous singers also performed, making the launch very special and memorable.
Khelo MP Youth Games 2026 launched with a grand ceremony featuring 4K water projection, laser shows, and fireworks.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the event's scale, comparing it to an Olympic Games and a Bollywood event.
1.5 lakh participants from across Madhya Pradesh will compete in 11 sports, including traditional games like Pittu and tug-of-war.
The Games will follow a phased selection process: block level, district, divisional, and state finals.
The event was organized by the Sports Department and All Sports Associations, with performances by playback singers Divya Kumar and Shefali Alvares.
- Who
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and 1.5 lakh participants from Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Launch of Khelo MP Youth Games 2026
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Boat Club, Upper Lake, Bhopal
- Why
- To promote youth sports and inclusive participation across the state
- Event Name
- Khelo MP Youth Games 2026
- Launch Date
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Launch Location
- Boat Club, Upper Lake, Bhopal
- Chief Guest
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- Participants
- 1.5 lakh from across Madhya Pradesh
- Sports Included
- 11 sports, including traditional games like Pittu and tug-of-war
- Selection Process
- Block level (Jan 12–16), District (Jan 16–20), Divisional (Jan 21–25), State finals (Jan 28–31)
- Organizers
- Sports Department and All Sports Associations
