At an event held at SAMVAD today, CM Nitish Kumar unveiled the official logo of the Khelo India Youth Games, Bihar 2025, at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, was also present. The mascot of the games, ‘Gajsingh’, was launched remotely, and a sports gathering was organized on this occasion. Additionally, the ceremonial torch of the Games was lit, and a symbolic chariot was flagged off.
CM Nitish expressed his delight at Bihar being chosen to host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025. He announced that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will officially inaugurate the games in Patna on May 4th. The event marks a significant step in promoting sports and youth engagement in Bihar. It is expected to boost sports infrastructure and provide young athletes with a platform to showcase their talent at the national level.
This is the first time that Bihar will be hosting the Khelo India Youth Games, which will be held from May 4 to May 15 across five districts—Patna, Nalanda (Rajgir), Bhagalpur, and Begusarai. A total of 28 sports disciplines will be featured, with participation from over 8,500 athletes and 1,500 technical staff, totaling around 10,000 participants. The Mashal Gaurav Yatra will travel through 38 districts of Bihar between April 15 and May 2.
The official logo reflects Bihar’s cultural richness and sporting enthusiasm. Its orange and green colors symbolize passion and harmony with nature. The mascot ‘Gajsingh’, inspired by ancient sculptures from Nalanda and Bodh Gaya, represents strength, wisdom, and the state’s sporting spirit. It draws inspiration from the mythological creature Gajasimha—a lion-elephant hybrid—symbolizing courage and intelligence.
The logo and design also incorporate elements such as the Mahabodhi Temple, Nalanda University’s emblem, the Peepal tree, sparrows, the Gangetic dolphin, Madhubani art, Chhath Puja, and the Valmiki Tiger Reserve—highlighting Bihar’s biodiversity and cultural vibrancy. The Ashoka Chakra and the Lion Emblem represent justice, strength, and historical pride. All these elements together, placed on the map of Bihar, stand as a symbol of the state’s dynamic identity and sporting evolution.
The slogan “Rang Khel Ka! Bihar Ke Saath!” is more than just a phrase—it reflects Bihar’s commitment to establishing itself on the global sports stage.
During the event, Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya was welcomed with a floral bouquet, and honored with a memento. A short film on the games was also screened.
Several key dignitaries were present including Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma, Rural Affairs Minister Shri Ashok Choudhary, Sports Minister Shri Surendra Mehta, and top state officials like Chief Secretary Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Development Commissioner Shri Pratyaya Amrit, DGP Shri Vinay Kumar, and others from the Bihar State Sports Authority.