Jaipur, Dec. 3 -- In a major push to sports in Rajasthan, the state government will be organising the 'Khelo Rajasthan' in 2026 with focus on rural talent.

Speaking to UNI on the sidelines of the ongoing Khelo India University Games 2025 (KIUG) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Tuesday, Secretary of the Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Rajasthan, Dr. Neeraj K. Pawan said the target is to bring sports culture to the remotest villages.

"The KIUG 2025 won't be a one-off event for Rajasthan as we intend to build on the momentum established by it, right after this we will have the Khelo Rajasthan where all the 14,000 panchayats will participate. The Panchayat level winners will play at the block level and the winners at the block le...