Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to organize 'Khelo India Dus Ka Dum' tournament from March 10 to 31

Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to organize 'Khelo India Dus Ka Dum' tournament from March 10 to 31

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Category : National Published on: March 10 2023

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  • The Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to organize the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum event from March 10 to 31, as a celebration for the International Women's Day 2023.
  • This is the first time that such a sports initiative is being taken to celebrate the international event and the Union Ministry has sanctioned a total budget of Rs 50 Lakh for the tournament.
  • The tournament features 10 sports that will be held across 10 cities in the country.
  • Close to 15000 women athletes are set to participate.
  • The sports disciplines that will be a part of the event include Kho Kho, Wushu, Wrestling, Fencing, Archery, Swimming, Basketball, Judo, Athletics and Yogasana.
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