Published: 23 November 2025PIBRajasthan
Khelo India University Games 2025 Begin in Rajasthan Across Seven Cities
The 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 commenced on November 24 in Rajasthan, running until December 5, with events across seven cities: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. Over 4,000 athletes from 200+ universities are competing in 23 medal sports and 1 demo discipline (Kho-Kho).
Poornima University and Rajasthan University are jointly hosting the Games, co-chaired by CM Bhajanlal Sharma. For the first time, beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling have been introduced. Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya called KIUG a 'stepping stone to glory' for India's university-level athletes.
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Q: Discuss the significance of Rajasthan hosting the 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 across seven cities for grassroots sports development.
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The 5th Khelo India University Games commenced on November 24 across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur, running until December 5. Over 4,000 athletes from 200-plus universities compete in 23 medal sports plus Kho-Kho demonstration; Poornima University and Rajasthan University co-host under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, with beach volleyball debuting.
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The 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 were held across how many cities in Rajasthan?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 were held across seven cities in Rajasthan: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. Over 4,000 athletes from 200+ universities competed in 23 medal sports.
Frequently asked questions
When did the 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 commence in Rajasthan and how long were they scheduled to run?
The 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 commenced on November 24 in Rajasthan and were scheduled to run until December 5. Events were across Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur.
How many athletes, universities, medal sports, and demo disciplines were involved?
Over 4,000 athletes from 200+ universities are competing in 23 medal sports and 1 demo discipline (Kho-Kho).
Which institutions hosted the Games and who co-chaired them?
Poornima University and Rajasthan University are jointly hosting the Games, co-chaired by CM Bhajanlal Sharma.
Which sports were introduced for the first time and what did Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya say about KIUG?
For the first time, beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling have been introduced. Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya called KIUG a stepping stone to glory for India's university-level athletes.
