Inclusion of four indigenous Games in Khelo India Youth Games 2021:
- The Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021. Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba are the four games which to be included. 4th Khelo India Youth Games 2021 is scheduled to be held at Panchkula in Haryana.
The four selected games represent different parts of the country.
Kalaripayattu: Origin from Kerala
Mallakhamba: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, & across India
Gatka- Originates from Punjab, traditional fighting style of the Nihang Sikh Warriors as well as Sport
Thang-Ta: A Manipur Marital Art