Jaipur, Nov. 24 -- The Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 got off to colourful start at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Monday evening. This is the fifth edition of KIUG, held under the aegis of the Sports Authority of India in collaboration with the Rajasthan government, the State Sports Council, the Association of Indian Universities and with technical support from the national sports federations. Poornima University is the host University, according to a release.

The November 24 to December 5 Games, to be held across seven cities across Rajasthan, will see a whopping 4448 athletes from 222 Universities compete in 23 medal sports. Kho-kho will be a demonstration event and as per the Union Sports Ministry's plans to p...