Khelo India University Games 2022

For the First time, water sports such as Rowing will be a part of the Khelo India University Games.

Khelo India University Games 2022

About Khelo India University Games 2022:

  • 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 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.

 


Q1) What is mallakhamb and in which state is it originated from?

The name Mallakhamb derives from the terms malla, meaning wrestler, and khamb, which means a pole. Literally meaning “wrestling pole”, the term refers to a traditional training implement used by wrestlers. On April 9, 2013, the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh declared Mallakhamba the state sport.

Source: Logo, mascot of Khelo India University Games 2022 launched in Lucknow; 12-day Games to begin on 23rd May

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