Rajgir (Bihar), Nov 20 (IANS) Buoyed by the successful organisation of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in Rajgir, Bihar, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to conduct the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar. Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Dr Mansukh L. Mandaviya made this announcement after witnessing the Indian women's hockey team's triumph over China in the final at the Bihar University Ground in Nalanda here.
Speaking to the media after the final, Dr. Mandaviya expressed happiness about the Indian women's team winning the title and also congratulated the Bihar Government on successfully organising the event.
"Congratulations to the Indian women's hockey team on winning the title and felicitate them. I would also like to congratulate the Bihar Government for successfully organising this championship in the state," Dr. Mandaviya said.
"On the occasion, I also announce that the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 will be organised in Bihar," the Minister added.
The Indian team's chief coach Harendra Singh, who hails from Bihar, said hosting the event successfully was a great achievement for the state.
