Madhya Pradesh: Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Vishwas Sarang announced on Sunday that the Khelo MP Youth Games – 2025, also known as the Madhya Pradesh Olympics, will be held from January 10 to January 31, 2026, after a two-year hiatus.
Addressing a press conference, the minister said that this will be the first time in the country that the sports department and all recognized sports associations will jointly organize the games. The selection process will begin at the block level, followed by district-level competitions from January 16 to 20, divisional-level events from January 21 to 25, and state-level competitions from January 28 to 31, 2026. Talented players participating in the Youth Games will be given priority in future selections for the state team.
A total of 27 sports disciplines will be included, with competitions held in areas where each sport is traditionally popular. The state-level events will take place in cities including Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Rewa, Gwalior, Sagar, Shivpuri, and Narmadapuram.
