Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Concludes in Bihar with Maharashtra Topping Medal Tally
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Khelo India Youth Games 2025 |
| Dates | 4th May to 15th May 2025 |
| Location | Bihar (Patna, Rajgir, Begusarai, Gaya, Bhagalpur); New Delhi (Gymnastics, Shooting, Cycling) |
| Mascot | Gajasimha |
| Sports | 27 sports |
| Total Medals | 285 gold medals |
| Top State | Maharashtra (158 medals: 58 gold, 47 silver, 53 bronze) |
| Second Place | Haryana (117 medals: 39 gold, 27 silver, 51 bronze) |
| Third Place | Rajasthan (60 medals: 24 gold, 12 silver, 24 bronze) |
| Host State (Bihar) | 36 medals (7 gold, 11 silver, 18 bronze); 15th position (up from 21st in 2024) |
| Top 10 States/UTs | Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Madhya Pradesh |
| About KIYG | National-level multi-disciplinary sports competition for school and college students |
| Launched | 2018 (as Khelo India School Games); Renamed to Khelo India Youth Games in 2019 |
| Objective | Promote sports culture and recognize talent at the grassroots level |
| Categories | School students (under 17), College students (under 21) |
| Khelo India App | Launched in 2019 to promote sports and fitness |