The Games will feature seven medal sports \u2013 athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling. There will be two demonstration sports \u2013 mallakhamb and kabaddi. KITG will see representation from most states and Union Territories of India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Khelo India Tribal Games are part of our expanding footprint that offers an opportunity and scope to every young person wanting to play a sport. It is part of PM Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2024 and sports has a massive role to play in that journey,\u201d said Dr Mandaviya.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The logo, theme song and mascot of the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) were formally unveiled at the Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium in Bilaspur on December 23. The launch ceremony was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mandaviya stressed how the Games will strengthen the talent base emerging from tribal areas. \u201cTapping talent from tribal regions is key, and continuously expanding our athlete-base is the requirement of the hour. We are ensuring that talented youngsters from tribal communities are identified early, supported systematically, and integrated into the national sports framework,\u201d Mandaviya added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The logo, theme song and mascot of the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) were formally unveiled at the Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium in Bilaspur on December 23. The launch ceremony was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The official mascot \u2018Morveer\u2019, is a name deeply rooted in Chhattisgarh\u2019s cultural ethos. Derived from two powerful words \u2014 \u2018Mor\u2019, meaning mine or our own in Chhattisgarhi, and \u2018Veer\u2019, symbolising courage and valour \u2014 Morveer represents the spirit, pride and identity of India\u2019s tribal communities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n