Anurag Thakur launches logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022

Anurag Thakur launches logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022

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Category : Sports Published on: May 08 2023

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  • Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have launched the Logo, jersey, mascot, torch, and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2022 (KIUG 2022) in Lucknow, UP.
  • The 3rd edition of the Khelo India University Games will take place from May 23 to June 3. 
  • The opening ceremony is scheduled for May 25 at the Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow.
  • The upcoming edition of the KIUG is expected to have participation of more than 4700 athletes from more than 200 universities across the country, with total participation reaching to over 7000.
  • The KIUG 2022 Games will be held in Varanasi, Noida and Gorakhpur, besides the state capital of Lucknow. 
  • The Shooting competition will be organized in New Delhi at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. For the First time, water sports such as Rowing will be a part of the Khelo India University Games.
  • Two indigenous Sports Disciplines namely Mallakhamb and Yogasana, were part of the last edition of the Khelo India University Games held in Karnataka and will also be part of this edition.
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