Countdown begins for inauguration of Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru
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The countdown has begun for the inauguration of the Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru on Sunday by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. Addressing a curtain-raiser press conference in Bengaluru today, the Karnataka Sports minister Dr.Narayanagowda said that the preparations are in the final stage for the biggest sporting event post-Covid. He said that Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur and Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be among the guests during the inaugural event.
Acrobatics, Laser shows,s and cultural events depicting the heritage and traditions of Karnataka will be part of the inaugural event. A commemorative postage stamp will be released to mark the occasion. The minister informed that for the Valedictory function on May 3rd, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Parliamentary Affairs minister Prahlad Joshi will grace the occasion. For the second edition of the Khelo India University Games over 4500 sportspersons from over 200 universities will take part in 20 disciplines. The minister added that measures are taken to ensure that Covid protocols are followed during the games.
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