Patna, May 6 -- For the first time in the history of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), esports will be stepping into the spotlight as a demonstration event. Scheduled to be held in Bihar from May 4 to May 14, KIYG 2025 will host its esports competitions from May 6 to May 7 at the Patliputra Sports Complex, featuring popular titles such as Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Street Fighter 6, Chess and eFootball on both mobile and console.

The esports lineup at KIYG 2025 features titles from mobile, console, and strategy-based formats like chess, reflecting a deliberate effort to cater to diverse gaming audiences. This move also signals a broader national recognition of esports as a legitimate sporting pursuit on par with traditional dis...