Published: 30 November 2025PIBRajasthan
5th Khelo India University Games Continue in Rajasthan; Concluding Phase Across 7 Cities
The 5th Khelo India University Games 2025, held across seven Rajasthan cities — Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur — entered its concluding phase as of December 1. The multi-sport event, which began on November 24, was scheduled to conclude on December 5. A total of 4,448 athletes from 222 universities competed in 23 medal sports, with kho-kho as the demonstration event.
Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya had called KIUG a 'stepping stone to glory'. For the first time, beach volleyball, canoeing & kayaking, and cycling were introduced. This was the first time Rajasthan hosted the Khelo India University Games. Chandigarh University led the medal tally in the closing days, defending their previous year's title.
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Q: Highlight the organisational scale and Rajasthan-specific significance of the 5th Khelo India University Games 2025.
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The 5th Khelo India University Games, Rajasthan's first hosting, ran from 24 November to 5 December 2025 across seven cities — Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur. Over 5,000 athletes from 200-plus universities competed in 23 medal sports; beach volleyball, canoeing-kayaking and cycling debuted. Chandigarh University led the closing tally.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Rajasthan cities hosted the 5th Khelo India University Games 2025?
The Games were held across seven Rajasthan cities: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur.
What was the schedule of the event as of December 1?
The event had entered its concluding phase as of December 1. It began on November 24 and was scheduled to conclude on December 5.
How many athletes, universities, and sports were involved?
Over 5,000 athletes from more than 200 universities competed in 23 medal sports and one demonstration discipline.
What was new about the 2025 Games in Rajasthan?
This was the first time Rajasthan hosted the Khelo India University Games. Beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling were introduced for the first time, and Chandigarh University led the medal tally in the closing days.
