Gujarat Wins 13 Medals at Khelo India Youth Games 2025

Gandhinagar, Gujarat – In the recently held Khelo India Youth Games, Gujarat athletes delivered remarkable performances, showcasing the state’s sporting excellence by securing 13 medals across different events.

107 Gujarat Players Shine at Khelo India Youth Games 2025

The 7th Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were organised by the Sports Authority of India in Bihar from May 4 to May 15 as part of the Khelo India initiative. The event saw under-18 athletes compete in 28 sports disciplines. 107 players from Gujarat participated in 17 individual and team games, including Volleyball, Judo, Archery, Swimming, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Mallakhamb, Tennis, Athletics, Thang-Ta, Yoga, Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Fencing, Cycling, and Shooting.

Gujarat’s athletes performed admirably, securing a total of 13 medals for the state. The haul included 2 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals in Judo; 1 silver in Yogasan; 1 silver and 2 bronze in Fencing; and 1 bronze each in Swimming, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

India Aims to Host the 2036 Olympics, Says the Prime Minister

Addressing the inauguration of the 7th Khelo India Youth Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “This platform will play a vital role in nurturing the finest talent among athletes. The government remains committed to modernising sports infrastructure nationwide and has increased the sports budget more than threefold over the past decade. India is also actively pursuing the goal of hosting the Olympics in 2036. To cultivate exceptional sportspersons, sports have been integrated into mainstream education under the new National Education Policy.”

Gujarat’s Sports Budget Surpasses ₹487.95 Crore in 2024

Over the past two decades, the Gujarat government has developed world-class infrastructure to nurture a thriving sports culture. The sports budget has grown significantly from just ₹2.5 crore before 2002 to more than ₹487.95 crore in 2024. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state launched the Sports Policy 2022-2027 to strengthen the sports ecosystem further.

This policy is developed to position Gujarat as a leader in sports and increase opportunities for talented athletes to achieve their goals. It is also worth mentioning that India has joined the bid to host the upcoming Commonwealth Games in 2030, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. To facilitate this, a state-of-the-art sports village is being developed in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.