The Khelo India University Games 2023 Uttar Pradesh (KIUG22UP) began with the Kabaddi at the SVSP Sports Complex, Gautam Buddha Nagar on 23 May, find out more about the opening day events, and kabaddi results
Although the games have begun, the official opening ceremony of the KIUG23UP will take place on 25th May 2023.
Khelo India University Games 2023 UP kabaddi results, schedule, dates, time, team list, live stream telecast where to watch
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#KheloIndia University Games 2022 kicks off with kabaddi in Uttar Pradeshโs Gautam Buddha Nagar on 23rd May 2023
The official opening ceremony of the Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh (KIUG22UP) to be held on 25th May 2023
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This yearโs edition of the Khelo Indian University Games will feature over 4000 athletes representing more than 200 Universities across 21 sporting disciplines.
KIUG22UP opening day events and notable attendees
The KIUG22UP began with Kabaddi at the SVSP Sports Complex following a small cultural program. The program featured performances from school children and notable attendees. Shri Brijesh Singh, Minister of State, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh served as the Chief Guest of the evening. Brijesh Singh is also the Public Works Dept. and Minister Incharge, Gautam Buddha Nagar District.
Other notable dignitaries who attended the opening day included Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, Gautam Buddha Nagar; Shri Surendra Nagar, MP Rajya Sabha; Shri Amit Chaudhary, Chairman, Zila Panchayat, Gautam Buddha Nagar; Shri Shrichand Sharma, MLC; Shri Manish Kumar Verma, District Magistrate, Gautam Buddha Nagar and Smt. Laxmi Singh, Commissioner of Police, Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Besides them, some other prolific athletes also included the event including Mr. Varun Bhati, Paralympian and Bronze Medalist, Ms. Babita Nagar, International Wrestler; Mr. Asish Nagar, and Mr. Ashu Singh, Pro Kabaddi Players from UP Yoddhas.
KIUG22UP opening day action
The KIUG22UP officially began with a total of four Kabaddi games at the SVSP Sports Complex. The first match began with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya University (ABVVU), Bilaspur losing 28-41 to Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind. Despite helping her team in the initial stages, ABVVUโs Sanju Devi couldnโt snatch a victory for her team. Meanwhile, ABVVUโs opponents from Jind changed their strategy with three minutes left on board.
The second match was again in the womenโs category, where HP University, Shimla beat HCY University, Durg 51โ29. Shimla University dominated from the start with a 29-11 lead, and later adding another 22 points in the second half.
In the menโs category, Adamas University Kolkata lost 29-35 against Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo. Kolkata struggled with two of their players getting injured halfway through the first-round match. Meanwhile, in the final match, Kota University secured a 28-23 win over SRM University, Chennai.
Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh day two
The Khelo India University Games 2022 Uttar Pradesh day two will feature Basketball at the Gautam Buddha University Indoor Stadium. It will also feature the second day of the Kabaddi competitions at the SVSP Sports Complex in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Meanwhile in Lucknow, different sporting events like the Malkhambh, Volley Ball, Table Tennis, Rugby, Football (Boys and Girls), and Tennis will begin.
Khelo India University Games 2022 schedule
Given below is the full schedule for the Khelo India University Games 2022:
Sport | Dates | Venue | City |
Kabaddi | May 23 – May 27 | SVSP Sports Complex | Gautam Budh Nagar |
Rugby | May 24 – May 26 | Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
Basketball | May 24 – May 27 | Gautam Buddha University | Gautam Budh Nagar |
Mallakhamb | May 24 – May 27 | BBD University | Lucknow |
Table Tennis | May 24 – May 27 | BBD Badminton Academy | Lucknow |
Volleyball | May 24 – May 27 | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
Tennis | May 24 – May 30 | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
Football | May 24 – June 2 | Ekana and Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
Shooting | May 25 – May 31 | Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range | New Delhi |
Swimming | May 26 – May 29 | SVSP Sports Complex | Gautam Budh Nagar |
Wrestling | May 26 – May 29 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi |
Hockey | May 26 – June 1 | Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
Rowing | May 27 – May 31 | Water Sports Complex | Gorakhpur |
Athletics | May 29 – May 31 | Guru Govind Singh Sports College | Lucknow |
Archery | May 29 – June 2 | BBD University | Lucknow |
Badminton | May 29 – June 2 | BBD Badminton Academy | Lucknow |
Boxing | May 29 – June 2 | SVSP Sports Complex | Gautam Budh Nagar |
Weightlifting | May 30 – June 3 | Gautam Buddha University | Gautam Budh Nagar |
Judo | May 31 – June 2 | BBD University | Lucknow |
Fencing | May 31 – June 3 | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow |
Yogasana | June 1- June 3 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi |