New Delhi, Dec 20 (Ians) The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous games -- Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba -- to be part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021, scheduled to take place in Haryana.
Speaking about the decision, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "India has a rich heritage of indigenous sports, and it is a priority for the sports ministry to preserve, promote and popularise these games. There is no better platform than the Khelo India Games where athletes of these games can compete."
"The games have huge popularity and is telecast across the country by Star Sports, so I am confident that in the 2021 Khelo India Youth Games these four disciplines, along with Yogasana, will get their much deserved attention among sports enthusiasts and youth of the country. In the coming years we will be able to add more indigenous sports at the Khelo Games," he added.
Speaking about the decision, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "India has a rich heritage of indigenous sports, and it is a priority for the sports ministry to preserve, promote and popularise these games. There is no better platform than the Khelo India Games where athletes of these games can compete."
"The games have huge popularity and is telecast across the country by Star Sports, so I am confident that in the 2021 Khelo India Youth Games these four disciplines, along with Yogasana, will get their much deserved attention among sports enthusiasts and youth of the country. In the coming years we will be able to add more indigenous sports at the Khelo Games," he added.
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