Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Launches the Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022 (KIUGUP2022) Logo, Mascot, Torch, Anthem & Jersey in an electrifying ceremony

Image (L to R) - Smt. Ekta Vishnoi, Deputy Director, Sports Authority of India, Navneet Sehgal IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Sports & Youth Welfare, Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon. Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Yogi Adityanath, Hon. Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Shri. Girish Chandra Yadav, Hon. Sports Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri. Daya Shankar, Hon. Transport Minister ( Independent Charge)

Lucknow, May, 2023: In an electrifying, hair-raising, high-tech ceremony today at the Jupiter Hall, Indira Gandhi Prathisthan in the state capital, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath launched the Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2023’s official logo, Mascot, Torch, Anthem & Jersey with full fervour and gushing excitement on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.

Inspired by the ideology of Kaushal, Neeti and Dhairya, the games are slated from 25th May to 3rd June 2023 in various cities of Uttar Pradesh. The grand launch witnessed a phenomenon replete with anamorphic visual delights with 3D displays, a stunning opening ceremony, glittering launches, technological wonders that Dazzled, Engaged and Impressed along with some amazing cultural performances. The launch showcased an immersive virtual world of technology that is high on entertainment.  

Hon’ble Chief Minister also flagged off four Torch Relays which will criss-cross the western, eastern, central, and Bundelkhand regions of India’s largest state over the next 20-days.  Hon. Chief Minister was also the Chief Guest for the two-hour-long event along with the Hon. Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India, Shri. Anurag Thakur.

Among other dignitaries present were Shri. Girish Chandra Yadav, Hon’ble Sports Minister, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Shri. Daya Shankar Singh, Hon’ble Transport Minister (Independent Charge), Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Navneet Sehgal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Suhas LY, Secretary, Department of Sports, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and  Smt. Ekta Vishnoi, Deputy Director General, Sports Authority of India

Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath said, “Today the environment and the perception of the state of Uttar Pradesh has undergone a massive transformation with peace and rule of law prevailing which is why sports and sportspersons are flourishing here. I welcome all participating athletes, coaches, officials and support staff to the 3^rd Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022 and wish them a pleasant stay in the state. I am confident that our team will ensure the best conditions, sporting facilities and infrastructure in order to make this event a memorable one. Khelega India, Badhega India.