Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Khelo India University Games 2025 Boosts Sports Promotion
The Khelo India University Games 2025 is happening in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
Many wrestlers and coaches are there to compete and support the event.
They say that the Khelo India initiative has made a big difference.
More kids are playing sports now, and there are better facilities.
The wrestlers are excited and hopeful about winning medals.
The event is a great way to encourage sports and studies together.
The fifth Khelo India University Games started on November 25, with wrestling competitions beginning on November 26 and ending on November 28.
30 wrestling categories for men and women are being showcased at the Lohagarh Stadium in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
Ravinder Malik, a wrestler from Haryana, praised the Khelo India initiative for increasing sports participation and improving facilities.
Coaches and athletes noted significant improvements in mat quality and overall facilities due to Khelo India events.
Participants expressed optimism about winning medals and highlighted the positive impact of the Khelo India scheme on athletes' diets and encouragement.
- Who
- Athletes and staff participating in the Khelo India University Games 2025
- What
- The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games, focusing on wrestling
- When
- The wrestling competition started on November 26 and will end on November 28
- Where
- Bharatpur, Rajasthan, at the Lohagarh Stadium
- Why
- To promote sports and provide a platform for university athletes to compete
- Event
- Khelo India University Games 2025
- Location
- Bharatpur, Rajasthan
- Wrestling Categories
- 30 (men and women)
- Event Duration
- November 25 to November 28
- Participant
- Ravinder Malik (74kg freestyle)
- Coach
- Karuna (National Centre of Excellence, Lucknow)
- Participant
- Samruddhi (53kg freestyle)
- Participant
- Kirti (Lovely Professional University)