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Bihar is preparing to host its inaugural Khelo India Youth Games in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the state's sporting landscape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the event on May 4, with 27 different sports disciplines featured across five districts. Motihari has emerged as a critical training center, particularly for fencing, with 24 young athletes ready to represent the state. The games represent a major opportunity to showcase and nurture young sporting talent in Bihar, reflecting the state's growing commitment to athletic development.

Key Points: Bihar Hosts First Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Nationwide

  • Modi to virtually inaugurate landmark sporting event on May 4
  • 24 fencers selected to represent Bihar in prestigious competition
  • Motihari emerges as key training hub for youth athletes
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Bihar gears up to host Khelo India Youth Games 2025 for first time

Bihar set to welcome Khelo India Youth Games 2025, featuring 27 sports and showcasing emerging national sporting talent across five districts.

"For the first time, Khelo India Youth Games are being held in Bihar - Youth Participant, IANS"

Patna, May 1

The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 are set to make their debut in Bihar, with the sporting event to be hosted across five locations in the state, including the capital city, Patna.

This will mark the first time that Bihar will host the prestigious youth sports event, which will feature 27 types of games.

As part of the event, a significant focus will be on fencing, with young athletes from across the state actively preparing to display their skills.

Players participating in the games shared their excitement and experiences with IANS on Wednesday.

The event will be virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 4, while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is also expected to attend the inaugural ceremony in person.

Speaking about the preparations underway, one participant told IANS, "For the first time, Khelo India Youth Games are being held in Bihar. PM Modi will inaugurate it via video conferencing, and CM Nitish Kumar will also be present. The inauguration will be grand. There is a fencing camp in Motihari where children practice a lot. Sports are being promoted a lot in Bihar. The Bihar government is working hard to promote sports."

Motihari, one of the key locations for the event, has emerged as a hub for fencing preparations, with players training intensively at the Khel Bhavan.

A total of 24 fencers have been selected to represent Bihar in the games, including 14 from Motihari, seven from Nalanda, two from Patna, and one from Bettiah.

Another young fencer, Manjit Kumar, shared his enthusiasm and told IANS, "We have practised a lot. Now, we have to perform in the trials of the Youth Games. For the first time, Khelo India Youth Games are being organised in Bihar, which is a matter of great joy. Players will get a lot of encouragement."

According to Appu Kumar, Secretary of the Fencing Association, the fencing competitions will take place in Rajgir from May 11 to May 15.

"Khelo India Youth Game-2025 is being organised in Bihar for the first time. PM Modi will inaugurate it virtually on May 4. This programme will be conducted from May 4 to May 15. It is organised in five different districts of Bihar. Fencing competitions will be held in Rajgir from May 11 to May 15," he told IANS.

He added that preparations for the event are in full swing, with training camps already operational.

"Preparations are being made for this by setting up a camp in Motihari Khel Bhavan. 30 children participated, of whom 24 will represent Bihar. We hope Bihar will win many medals," Kumar stated.

With the excitement building among athletes and officials alike, the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 is poised to become a landmark event in Bihar's sporting history, further energising the state's commitment to nurturing young talent.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally Bihar getting its due recognition in sports! This will inspire so many young athletes from small towns. Fencing in Motihari? Who would have thought! Hope this leads to better sports infrastructure across the state. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone from Patna, I'm so proud! But I hope they maintain the facilities after the games. Too often we see stadiums becoming white elephants. The focus on fencing is interesting - not a common sport in India. All the best to the young athletes!
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Amit S.
Good initiative but why only 5 districts? Bihar has 38 districts - should have spread the benefits more widely. Also curious why fencing got special focus when traditional Indian sports like kabaddi or kho-kho could have been highlighted more.
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Sunita R.
My niece is participating from Nalanda! 🎉 The training facilities have really improved in last 2 years. Hope this becomes regular event like in other states. Bihar's youth deserve these opportunities to shine on national platform.
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Vikram J.
Great to see PM and CM coming together for youth sports beyond politics. But hope the focus remains on athletes, not political speeches. 24 fencers is a good start - hope we discover some Olympic-level talent from small towns this time!
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Neha P.
As a sports teacher, I'm thrilled! But wish they had started preparations earlier. Many schools in rural Bihar still lack basic equipment. Hope this is beginning of real change, not just one-time event. Still, chalo...better late than never! 😊

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