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Khelo India University Games 2023
Sports have brought a new

era of social empowerment

The last nine years have seen the emergence of a new era in Indian sports, one that aims to
not only make India a sporting power but also to empower society through sports. Sports
are now regarded as a lucrative profession as a result of the central government's policies.
'Khelo India' plays a significant role in this. On May 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
launched the Khelo India University Games 2023.
ports motivate us to rise above vested interests In the last nine years, a new era of sports has
Sand achieve collective success. It is the players' started in India. This new era is not only about
responsibility to take the tricolor's glory to new making India a big sports power in the world, but it
heights. Even when the odds are stacked against is also about empowering society through sports.
them, the players never lose their cool and stick to Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
the rules. A player's identity is defined by adhering
to the rules and regulations while defeating the 4750 athletes participated in the 3rd edition
opponent with patience. A successful athlete
only becomes a great athlete if he adheres to the of the Khelo India University Games
ideology of sportsmanship and dignity at all times.
The Khelo India University Games 2023 featured n The competition was held in Varanasi, Gorakhpur,
21 sports competitions held in various cities across Lucknow, and Gautam Buddha Nagar, and more
Uttar Pradesh. It was attended by over 4750 athletes than 4750 athletes from more than 200 universities
from over 200 universities.On this occasion, Prime participated in 21 sporting events.
Minister Narendra Modi said that Uttar Pradesh has n Jeetu, the mascot of the Khelo India University Games,
become a confluence of sports talents. The Khelo was made of Barasingha ,the state animal of Uttar
India University Games drew over 4,000 athletes Pradesh.
from various states and regions. n The third edition of the Khelo India University Games was

organised from May 25 to June 3.
Khelo India drew 23,000 women athletes
Sports have been proposed for inclusion in the Centres and 12 National Centres of Excellence
National Education Policy. The establishment of have been established across the country. Khelo
the country's first national sports university will help India has also restored the prestige of traditional
move towards this goal. Efforts are being made in Indian sports. About 23,000 women athletes of
the states to provide specialised higher education different age groups have participated in the Khelo
based on sports. Furthermore, 1,000 Khelo India India programme.

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