New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The fifth Khelo India University Games will be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from November 24 to December 5, 2025. Competition will be held in 23 medal sports and one demonstration sport (kho-kho).

For the first time, beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling (medal sports) and kho-kho (demonstration) will be the part of 5th Khelo India University Games.

Like the Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar earlier this year, the University Games too will be spread across seven cities in Rajasthan- Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur. More than 5,000 athletes are expected to participate in the 12-day University meet.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, said...