The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 has kicked off in Tamil Nadu, showcasing the nation’s young sporting talent in a celebration of skill, determination, and sportsmanship. With over 5,600 athletes nationwide, this sixth edition of KIYG promises to be a spectacular event, running from January 19 to 31. Hosted in four vibrant cities – Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore – the games are a testament to India’s commitment to nurturing sports at the grassroots level. The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 is not just a platform for athletic competition but also a celebration of India’s diverse and rich sporting culture.
Khelo India Youth Games 2024, Full Medal Tally
The Khelo India Youth Games 2024 have showcased remarkable performances and spirited competition among young athletes from across the nation. The event has become a breeding ground for India’s future sports stars, with each state vying for supremacy in the overall medal tally.
Here is the full medal tally of the Khelo India Youth Games 2024:
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 37 | 32 | 40 | 109 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 29 | 18 | 30 | 77 |
| 3 | Haryana | 29 | 16 | 39 | 84 |
| 4 | Telangana | 10 | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Punjab | 9 | 11 | 12 | 32 |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 8 | 14 | 12 | 34 |
| 7 | Delhi | 8 | 13 | 15 | 36 |
| 8 | Uttar Pradesh | 8 | 11 | 12 | 31 |
| 9 | West Bengal | 8 | 5 | 8 | 21 |
| 10 | Kerala | 7 | 8 | 13 | 28 |
| 11 | Manipur | 7 | 6 | 9 | 22 |
| 12 | Madhya Pradesh | 6 | 9 | 8 | 23 |
| 13 | Gujarat | 6 | 5 | 9 | 20 |
| 14 | Odisha | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| 15 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 16 | Andhra Pradesh | 4 | 5 | 7 | 16 |
| 17 | Chandigarh | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| 18 | Karnataka | 3 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
| 19 | Jharkhand | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 20 | Assam | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 21 | Jammu and Kashmir | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 22 | Bihar | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 23 | Chhattisgarh | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 24 | Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 25 | Tripura | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 25 | Puducherry | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 28 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Khelo India Youth Games State’s Participation
This year’s KIYG witnesses the participation of athletes from all 36 States and Union Territories of India, reflecting the diverse and widespread engagement in sports across the nation. Tamil Nadu, as the host, boasts the largest contingent with 559 athletes, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Khelo India Youth Games, the Medal Hunt
The stakes are high at KIYG 2024, with 933 medals up for grabs, including 278 gold, 278 silver, and 377 bronze. The athletes will compete fiercely across various disciplines, each vying for glory and contributing to their state or Union Territory’s medal tally.
Who won the last Khelo India Youth Games?
Maharashtra won the last edition of the KIYG held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh with a total medals count of 161 – 56 gold, 55 silver and 50 bronze.
