The 7th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) was held from May 4 to May 15, 2025, marking the first time the event took place in Bihar. This national multi-sport event brought together over 10,000 athletes from 36 states and union territories, competing across 28 disciplines, including traditional Indian sports and esports as a demonstration category.[1][2]
Other venues were IAS Bhawan for tennis and Gyan Bhawan for wrestling in Patna and so on.[5][6]
Sports events
There are 28 sports disciplines in Khelo India Youth Games 2025.[7]Sepak takraw has been included for the first time on the back of India's gold medal in the 2025 ISTAF World Cup.[8]
E-sports have been included as a demonstration sport.[7]
Mascot and Branding
The official mascot, Gajasimha , symbolizes the strength of an elephant and the courage of a lion. Inspired by the Pala dynasty's heritage from Nalanda and Bodh Gaya, Gajasimha was unveiled by Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.[9]
Inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the games on May 4, 2025, with the opening ceremony held at the Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. The event aimed to promote sports culture and infrastructure development in Bihar.[10][11]
Medal tally
The final medal tally of the 7th edition of Khelo India Youth Games is listed below. The host state, Bihar, is starred.
Rank
State/UT
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
1
Maharashtra
58
47
53
158
2
Haryana
39
27
51
117
3
Rajasthan
24
12
24
60
4
Karnataka
17
26
15
58
5
Delhi
16
20
32
68
6
Tamil Nadu
15
21
29
65
7
Uttar Pradesh
14
20
18
52
8
Kerala
12
5
8
25
9
Manipur
11
8
11
30
10
Madhya Pradesh
10
9
13
32
11
Assam
10
5
10
25
12
Telangana
9
3
11
23
13
Punjab
8
14
25
44
14
Jharkhand
8
7
6
21
15
Bihar (*Host)
7
11
18
36
16
Chandigarh
6
7
4
17
17
Odisha
5
6
3
14
18
Andhra Pradesh
3
11
10
24
19
Chhattisgarh
3
1
10
14
20
Uttarakhand
3
1
7
11
21
Gujarat
2
4
7
13
22
West Bengal
1
11
4
16
23
Jammu & Kashmir
1
2
2
5
24
Nagaland
1
1
4
6
25
Arunachal Pradesh
1
0
2
3
26
Mizoram
1
0
1
2
27
Himachal Pradesh
0
3
2
5
28
Puducherry
0
1
1
2
29
Meghalaya
0
0
2
2
29
Tripura
0
0
2
2
30
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
0
0
1
1
30
Goa
0
0
1
1
30
Sikkim
0
0
1
1
Maharashtra secured its third consecutive KIYG title with a record 158 medals, including 58 golds, showcasing dominance across multiple disciplines.Haryana excelled in sports like fencing and athletics, finishing second with 107 medals .Rajasthan achieved its best-ever finish, clinching third place with 22 golds. Bihar, the host state, delivered a historic performance, securing 7 golds among 36 total medals, marking a significant improvement from its previous standings having a Jump from 28th rank to 15th rank marking its best ever performance in the all editions of KIYG, they doubled their all edition medal tally having total of 29 medals in previous 6 editions by securing 36 medals in the single seventh edition including victories in athletics, Thang-Ta, and rugby.[12][13][14]
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Samuel Zadeng (Mizoram): Won gold in the boys' 70kg boxing category, marking Mizoram's first medal in this edition.
Harshal Joge (Maharashtra): Clinched gold in the boys' 800 meters race, contributing to Maharashtra's medal tally.
Anjali Rawat (Madhya Pradesh): Secured gold in Thang-Ta (Phunaba Ama 56 kg category).
Khushi Yadav (Bihar): triumphed in the girls' 2000m steeplechase, clocking 9:52.10.
Aisengfa Gogoi (Assam): Broke the national youth record in the 55kg weightlifting category with a total lift of 183kg.[15][16]
Broadcasting
The games were broadcast live on DD Sports and streamed online via the Prasar Bharati Sports YT channel, ensuring wide accessibility for viewers across the country.[17]
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