The 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games-2024 will feature 87 sportspersons, with 51 men and 36 women selected to participate in 14 categories of games, according to H.M. Dhyanachandra, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP).
The event, scheduled to take place from January 19 to January 31 in Chennai, will include games such as Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Gymnastics, Swimming, Judo, Shooting, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Yogasana, Cycling, and Mallakhamb.
A press release from SAAP announced that 22 coaches will accompany the players to Chennai. SAAP was responsible for selecting players in Mallakhamb and Volleyball, while the Technical Conduct Committee made selections in the other categories.
Mr. Dhyanachandra expressed his best wishes to the players and encouraged them to bring honor to the State.