New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya released the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 logo along with Neelamani, its mascot, on Sunday. Telangana will host the 8th edition of the Games from December 11 to 22.
The Union Sports Ministry hosted the launch. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attended along with Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari.
Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju and Government Sports Advisor A.P. Jithender Reddy were also present. Besides them, Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad and Sports Authority of Telangana Managing Director Dr. A. Sonibala Devi attended with other senior officials.
Revanth Reddy invites PM Modi to Khelo India Youth Games opening
Earlier in the day, Revanth Reddy led a Telangana delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mandaviya accompanied the team. The Chief Minister briefed Modi on how ready the State is for the 12-day event.
Revanth Reddy also handed over the logo and mascot to the Prime Minister. At the same time, he invited Modi to attend the inaugural ceremony on December 11 as chief guest. Modi responded positively to the invitation.
Meanwhile, Mandaviya praised the Telangana government for its early arrangements. He expressed satisfaction with the State’s preparations for the event.