Khelo India Youth Games 2026: Telangana to Spend ₹120 Crore on Infrastructure

Telangana is preparing to host the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 from December 11 to 22, with infrastructure and other facilities being developed at an estimated cost of ₹120 crore. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju announced that the state government is making arrangements to ensure that participating athletes face no inconvenience during the event.

The preparations were reviewed during a video conference involving Union Sports Secretary Hariranjan Rao, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and state sports department officials. According to Jaju, around 7,000 athletes from different parts of the country are expected to take part in the games. The competitions will be conducted across six locations: Hyderabad, Hanumakonda, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Khammam and Mahabubnagar.