The Khelo India National Games are set to take place in Guwahati from January 10 to 22, 2020, and will see a total of 20 disciplines being played. This is the third edition of the Khelo India Games that are being held to promote sports amongst the younger generation of India.
The 20 disciplines that will be played during the Khelo India 2020 Guwahati Games are as follows:
Athletics – Athletics is a staple at the Khelo India Games and has athletes from every corner of the country participating.
Badminton – Badminton has emerged as one of the fastest growing sports in India, and the Khelo India Games are a great platform for young badminton players to show their skills.
Boxing – Boxing is a sport that India has always done well in, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for the country’s young boxers to showcase their talent.
Football – Football is one of the most popular sports in India and has a huge fan following. The Khelo India Games help identify young footballing talent, who could potentially represent the country in the future.
Gymnastics – Gymnastics is a sport that requires both strength and poise, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for young gymnasts to prove their worth.
Hockey – Hockey is a sport that has a rich history in India, and the Khelo India Games are a great way to discover young talent to represent India in the sport at an international level.
Judo – Judo is a martial art that has become increasingly popular in India in recent years, and the Khelo India Games help in identifying young judokas.
Kho-Kho – Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sport that has been played for centuries. The Khelo India Games help in promoting this unique sport and identifying young talent.
Swimming – Swimming is a sport that requires dedication and commitment, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for young swimmers to show their potential.
Table Tennis – Table Tennis is another sport that has seen a rise in popularity in India, and the Khelo India Games provide a great platform for young table tennis players to participate and showcase their skills.
Weightlifting – Weightlifting is a sport that requires a lot of strength and technique, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for young weightlifters to prove their worth.
Wrestling – Wrestling is a sport that has a rich history in India, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for young wrestlers to showcase their talent and work towards representing India at an international level.
Apart from these traditional sports, the Khelo India 2020 Guwahati Games will also see some unique sports being played, such as:
Indigenous Games – To promote traditional and indigenous sports of India, a separate category has been introduced in the Khelo India Games.
Fencing – Fencing is a sport that is slowly gaining popularity in India, and the Khelo India Games are a great way to help identify young talent.
Karate – Karate is a martial art that requires both strength and skill, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for young karatekas to showcase their talent.
Shooting – Shooting is a sport where India has seen a lot of success in recent years, and the Khelo India Games are a great way to identify young shooters with potential.
Squash – Squash is a sport that has seen a rise in popularity in India, and the Khelo India Games provide a platform for young squash players to show their skills.
Taekwondo – Taekwondo is a martial art that has become increasingly popular in India, and the Khelo India Games are a great way for young taekwondo practitioners to showcase their talent.
The Khelo India 2020 Guwahati Games promise to be an exciting and competitive event, with some of the best young athletes from all over the country competing in various disciplines. The games offer a great opportunity for India to identify and groom young talent, with the aim of one day representing India at an international level. In addition, the event helps promote sports and a healthy lifestyle amongst the younger generation of India, which is a socio-economic necessity in the country.