New Delhi
Khelo India National level Competitions under aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports would be organized from 15th Jan, 2017 to 21st Jan, 2017 in Swimming, Cycling and Wrestling. Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs & Sports Vijay Goel will inaugurate the Competitions tomorrow at Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex, New Delhi. More than 25 states/Union territories are expected to participate in the National Competitions. Approximately 1000 participants are expected to participate in the Khelo India National Competitions being organized by SAI. Entry for spectators to watch the events is free at all venues.
Vijay Goel in a statement said that the intention to conduct Khelo India Competitions is not only to promote sports at grass-root level but also to provide a platform to the budding talents to compete at national level. Talent identification would also be done in the process for grooming them to achieve excellence at international level. He said, Khelo India Scheme will prove a game changer as it will not only help to create sports infrastructure but also attract budding talent to prove their mettle.
The schedule of the Competitions is as mentioned below:
Games
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Venue
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Category
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Event
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Date of event
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Cycling
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Sports Authority of India
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi
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Under - 14
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Boys : Cycling 11 Km. Girls: Cycling 9 Km
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15.01.2017
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Under - 17
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Boys : Cycling 20 Km
Girls : Cycling 14 Km
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Wrestling
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Sports Authority of India
Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi
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Cadet
Group
14Years to 16Years
(Freestyle )
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a) Boys up to 50 kg, 54 kg, 58 kg & 63 kg
b) B) Girls up to 40 kg, 43 kg, 46 kg & 49 kg.
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20.01.2017 & 21.01.2017
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Swimming
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Sports Authority of India
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex, New Delhi
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Under – 14
Under -- 17
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a) Boys-Freestyle 50m, Back Stroke 50m, Butterfly Stroke 50m
b) B) Girls – Freestyle 50m, Back Stroke 50m, Breast Stroke 520m, Butterfly Stroke 50m
c) 4x50m Freestyle mix relay.
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15.01.2017
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