Telangana’s Khelo India Youth Games-2026 logo, mascot unveiled in New Delhi
The games are scheduled to be held in Telangana from December 11 to 22, with more than 7,000 athletes expected to participate in 27 sporting disciplines.
Revanth Reddy said the national sporting event would provide young athletes an opportunity to showcase their talent and prepare for major international competitions, including the Asian Games and Olympics.
He informed the Union Minister that the state government was upgrading sports infrastructure in Hyderabad and district headquarters to host the event.
Telangana had increased its sports budget from Rs 113 crore to Rs 465 crore over the last three years, he said, adding that construction of 61 mini-stadiums had been completed and work on another 15 was in progress.
State Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari, State Government Advisor (Sports) A P Jitender Reddy, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and senior officials were among those present.
