Khelo India

Khelo India

https://kheloindia.gov.in/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/khelo-india-university-games/

Khelo India is a privately owned organization headquartered in India, founded in 2018 with approximately 40 employees, and reported $2.3M in revenue as of 2023. Identified as a tier 3 media tech buyer, the India-based sports organization primarily oversees the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), which are annual national level multidisciplinary grassroot games held in India during January or February for two categories: under-17 years school students and under-21 college students.

Revenue

Founded

2018

Headcount

40

Headquarters

India

Primary Segment

Athletics and multi-discipline sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On April 8, 2026, the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 concluded, showcasing a promising pool of talent from India’s tribal communities. Held across Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Ambikapur, the Games featured nearly 3800 athletes from 30 states and Union Territories competing in nine disciplines. Previously, on April 7, the Games, hosted in Chhattisgarh, were recognized for unearthing emerging talent like Manikanta L and Anjali Munda, providing exposure to multi-discipline events and advancing the careers of tribal sportspersons. Earlier on April 1, Union Minister Raksha Khadse characterized the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 as a significant step towards tribal empowerment and grassroots talent identification. On the same day, the government informed the Rajya Sabha it is actively working to involve private companies in the Khelo India mission, clarifying there is no policy mandating job reservations for sportspersons in the private sector.

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Khelo India offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Khelo India's product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media and athletics and multi-discipline sports.

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Apr

8th

2026

18:30

Khelo India Tribal Games reveals strong pipeline of future talent

Staff Reporter : The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 showcased a promising pool of talent from India’s tribal communities, bringing together emerging and established athletes on a single platform. Held across Raipur, Jagdalpur and Ambikapur, the Games featured participation from 30 states and Union Territories, with nearly 3,800 athletes competing in nine disciplines.

Apr

7th

2026

14:01

From Manikanta L to Anjali Munda, Khelo India Tribal Games unearth emerging talent

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 7 (ANI): The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Chhattisgarh brought together sportspersons from the tribal community at different stages of their career on one major platform. For some, it was an exposure to what it feels like to compete in multi-discipline events, while for others, it was another step in an already developing career.

Vietnam News.Net

Apr

6th

2026

18:30

From Manikanta L to Anjali Munda, Khelo India Tribal Games unearth emerging talent

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 7 (ANI): The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Chhattisgarh brought together sportspersons from the tribal community at different stages of their career on one major platform. For some, it was an exposure to what it feels like to compete in multi-discipline events, while for others, it was another step in an already developing career.

Beijing Bulletin

Apr

1st

2026

18:30

Actively involving pvt. sector in Khelo India mission, says minister

THE GOVERNMENT ON THURSDAY said in the Rajya Sabha that while it is actively working to involve private companies in the Khelo India mission, that there is no policy mandating job reservations for sportspersons in the private sector.

Apr

1st

2026

14:06

Events, B2B Tag

Raksha Khadse calls Khelo India Tribal Games a platform for empowerment

Union Minister Raksha Khadse said the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 is a major step towards tribal empowerment and grassroots talent identification.

Telangana Today

Mar

30th

2026

12:05

Events, B2B Tag

‘We will soon start the Northeast Games’

The inaugural edition of Khelo India Tribal Games currently underway in Raipur has so far been highly successful with numerous athletes coming from the remotest parts of the country and grabbing the limelight with impressive performances.

The Times of India

Mar

25th

2026

04:56

Events, B2B Tag

Khelo India Tribal Games Mark Debut with Strong National Participation

Raipur: The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games will kick off on Wednesday in Chhattisgarh, bringing together around 1,300 athletes from across the country to compete in nine sporting disciplines. The event will be hosted across three venues—Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Sarguja—and will feature competitions for 106 gold medals.

Business News Week

Mar

17th

2026

17:59

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Jan

21st

2026

19:53

INVITATION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM PARTNERS FOR VARIOUS CAMPAIGNS UNDER FIT INDIA MOVEMENT.

INVITATION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM PARTNERS FOR VARIOUS CAMPAIGNS UNDER FIT INDIA MOVEMENT.

Aug

20th

2025

21:29

Events, CT_Monitor Company

Discipline wise Participation in all edition of Khelo India Games.

Discipline wise Participation in all edition of Khelo India Games.

Aug

19th

2025

21:26

Regulatory and Legal, CT_Monitor Company

Invitation of Expression of Interest from Partners for various campaigns under Fit India Movement.

Invitation of Expression of Interest from Partners for various campaigns under Fit India Movement.

Jul

27th

2025

07:09

Events, CT_Monitor Company

BSF Kashmir frontier organises mega cycle rally to celebrate Khelo India Scheme’s Fit India Initiative, commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Border Security Forces in the Kashmir Valley today organised a mega cycle rally to celebrate the “Khelo India Scheme’s Fit India Initiative” and to commemorate Vijay Diwas. Raghubir Singh, DIG BSF Srinagar, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and flagged off the rally from Nishat Garden, Srinagar.

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