Which of the following sports was included in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a bid to develop it as a competitive sport?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Yogasana.
Other Information-
- Yogasana was included in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 to develop it as a competitive sport.
- 37 states and union territories of India participated in KIYG 2021. It was conducted in 5 cities (Panchkula, Shahbad, Ambala, Chandigarh and Delhi).
- There were a total of 25 sports in these games, which included 5 indigenous sports of India – Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta, Gatka, Mallakhambha and Yogasan.
- Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has been included in the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 to develop yoga as a competitive sport.
- Yogasan sport for both men and women categories has been included in Khelo India Youth Games, 2021.