Where were the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 held?
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Correct answer: C
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Solution: The correct answer is Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy).
Explanation:
☛ The 6th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was hosted by Tamil Nadu from 19 to 31 January 2024.
☛ The games were organized across four cities: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy).
☛ Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
☛ The official mascot was 'Veera Mangai', representing the legendary queen Rani Velu Nachiyar.
☛ Maharashtra topped the overall medal tally with 158 medals (57 gold, 48 silver, and 53 bronze).
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Squash was introduced as a competitive sport for the first time in the 2024 edition.
☛ The inaugural edition of the Khelo India School Games was organized in New Delhi in 2018.
☛ The event was renamed Khelo India Youth Games in 2019, and its 2nd edition was held in Pune, Maharashtra.
☛ The 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was hosted by Madhya Pradesh in 2023.
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☛ Which state hosted the 5th Khelo India Youth Games in 2023? → Madhya Pradesh
☛ Where was the first edition of the Khelo India Para Games held in 2023? → New Delhi