Which of the following statement is correct about Khelo India Para Games, 2023?
I. The 1st edition of Khelo India Para Games 2023 is being organized from 10th-17th December 2023.
II. Khelo India Para Games 2023 will held across 3 venues in the city of Delhi across 7 sports Disciplines (Para Archery, Par Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Table Tennis, Para Powerlifting, CP Football, Para Shooting).
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Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Both I and II

Explanation:

Let's evaluate each statement:

Statement I:

“The 1st edition of Khelo India Para Games 2023 is being organized from 10th-17th December 2023.”

Correct: The inaugural Khelo India Para Games 2023 were held from 10th to 17th December 2023 in New Delhi. ​

Statement II:

“Khelo India Para Games 2023 will be held across 3 venues in the city of Delhi across 7 sports Disciplines (Para Archery, Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Table Tennis, Para Powerlifting, CP Football, Para Shooting).”

Correct: The games were conducted across three venues in Delhi:

o   Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN Stadium)

o   Indira Gandhi Stadium (IG Stadium)

o   Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range (KSSR)​​

Information Booster:

• Participation: Over 1,350 athletes from 32 states and Union Territories, including the Services Sports Control Board, participated in the event. ​
• Mascot: The official mascot for the games was 'Ujjwala', a sparrow symbolizing resilience and determination. ​
• Objective: The Khelo India Para Games aim to promote inclusivity in sports and provide a platform for para-athletes to showcase their talents at a national level.​

Khelo India Para Games 2025:

• The Khelo India Para Games 2025, the second edition of the multi-sport para event under the Indian government's Khelo India initiative, was held in New Delhi from March 20 to 27, 2025.
• Haryana finished on top of the KIPG 2025 medal tally with 34 gold medals. Tamil Nadu (28 golds) and Uttar Pradesh (23 golds) finished second and third, respectively, in the overall standings.
• The mascot is named Ujjwala, inspired by the house sparrow, symbolizing perseverance and resilience.

Khelo India Scheme:

• The 'Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports' was launched in 2016-17.
• It was created in the year 2016 by merging the existing schemes Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA), Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS) and National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS).
• Under this scheme the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) organizes national-level competitions, which are:

1.      Khelo India Youth Games

2.      Khelo India University Games

3.      Khelo India Para Games

4.      Khelo India Winter Games