Bengaluru, Oct 20 (Agency) Karnataka Sports Minister KC Narayana Gowda has visited the Jain Global campus and Jain Sports to witness the ongoing preparation for Khelo India University Games (KIUG) to be held in March 2022 in Karnataka. Jain, a deemed-to-be-university, is the official host of the second edition of KIUG. Speaking at the occasion on Monday, Gowda said the ministry will provide all the necessary support and cooperation needed for the successful execution and completion of the event. Jain Chancellor Dr Chenraj Roychand said Jain has a history of nurturing sportsmanship among students and many of its alumni are successful sportsmen. “We hope that KIUG will establish an array of sports opportunities for emerging talents who are set to represent the country in international sports forums,” he said.
KIUG was started in 2018 with an aim to tap the growing sports talent in college and university campuses to represent India in International sports events like the Olympics and National Games. The foundation to KIUG was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020. The launch of KIUG 2021 will happen in December 2021. The games will begin from March 5 onwards at Jain Global Campus, Jain Sports School, Sree Kanteerava Stadium (indoor and outdoor), Hockey Stadium, Sports Authority of India (SAI) Shooting Range. Out of 19 sports that have been identified for KIUG, 15 sports will be conducted at Jain campuses alone. The event is set to witness over 8500 plus participants, including 4500 plus athletes across 200 and above universities. PM Modi is expected to inaugurate KIUG 2021. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has extended the invitation to the Prime Minister.