Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 is scheduled for later this year. Karnataka will be hosting the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG).  Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju is confident that the next edition will be successful. 

The Union Minister took to Twitter and wrote, "I'm confident that Karnataka will make the next edition of Khelo India University Games a grand success. The support and encouragement provided by hon'ble CM @BSYBJP for the sports is commendable and Jain University has the capability to organise a memorable KIUG!."Rijiju also praised Karnataka CM Yediyurappa for his support and encouragement for the sports in the state.

KIUG is the largest University Games in the country and is aimed at tapping sporting talent who can represent India in international events. The games will be held in Bengaluru's Jain University and other venues in the state, in partnership with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). This year, Yogasana and Mallakhamb have been added to the University Games.

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