Hyderabad: Telangana to host Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026 for first time from December 11 to 22. The games will feature 27 competitive sports and one demonstration event.
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday announced the schedule for the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026.
Hyderabad will host 22 medal sports at various venues, including the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium complex in Basheerbagh and the Gachibowli sports complex. The remaining five sports will be held in Khammam (archery), Hanumankonda (athletics), Karimnagar (judo), Nizamabad (table tennis) and Mahbubnagar (kabaddi).
Close to 6,000 athletes and 1,800 support staff are expected to participate in the 12-day event.