Correct option is C
Sol: The correct answer is (c) Haryana
Key Points:
Haryana topped the medals tally in the 4th Khelo India Youth Games 2021, which were held in June 2022 in Panchkula, Haryana.
The Haryana state secured first place with a total of 137 medals: 52 gold, 39 silver, and 46 bronze.
Maharashtra finished second with 125 medals, including 45 gold
Karnataka came third with 67 medals, of which 22 were gold.
Information booster:
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG):
- Launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Aims to promote grassroots sports and identify young talent.
- Open to under-17 and under-21 athletes from schools and colleges.
- Multi-sport event with disciplines like athletics, hockey, and swimming.
- Provides ₹5 lakh annual scholarship for 8 years to top athletes.
- Haryana topped in 2018 and 2021; Maharashtra in 2019 and 2020.
- Focused on building a robust sports ecosystem and youth fitness.