GUWAHATI : The third edition of Khelo India Youth Games concluded on Wednesday (22 January)
with a colourful closing ceremony in Guwahati.
In the 13-day sporting event Assam finished seventh with a total of 76 medals, that includes 20 gold, 22 silver and 34 bronze.
Players from Assam won 5 medals in Athletics, 2 medals in Badminton, 19 in Boxing, 7 in Cycling, 2 in Football, 4 in Gymnastics, 3 in Judo, 10 in Lawn Bown, 1 medal in Shooting, 14 medals in Swimming, 1 in Tennis and 8 in Weightlifting.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said that Khelo India Youth Games generated a ray of hope in the sports field in India. He asked all the players to aim for winning medals at the upcoming Olympic Games.
During the closing ceremony, Assam’s rich cultural heritage was showcased through a beautiful dance performance by Assamese actress Aimee Baruah.
A touching tribute to Dr Bhupen Hazarika by this special performance by Aimee Baruah has brought back such beautiful memories of Assam’s glorious past.#KIYGClosingCeremony #KheloIndia #KIYG2020 #KheloIndia2020 #ChaloGuwahati@KirenRijiju @sarbanandsonwal @RijijuOffice pic.twitter.com/BmwgSVlxZo
— Khelo India (@kheloindia) January 22, 2020
Special Chinese martial artists showcased astonishing techniques of martial arts.
Buckle up for a rush of adrenaline as these Chinese martial artists exhibit some astonishing techniques of martial arts.#KIYGClosingCeremony #KheloIndia #KIYG2020 #KheloIndia2020 #ChaloGuwahati@KirenRijiju @sarbanandsonwal @RijijuOffice @PMOIndia @CMOfficeAssam @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/JsJR3k1D1A
— Khelo India (@kheloindia) January 22, 2020
Bollywood singer Shaan mesmerized the audience with his spectacular performance in the evening. Other performances were topped up by Assamese singer, Krishnamoni Chutia, Bihu dance by Pankaj Engti and other performances by Tarulata Kutum, Sajan Nayak, Babita Sharma and many more.
Our mascots Jaya and Vijay have a spectacular performance alongside Bollywood heart-throb singer @singer_shaan at the #KIYGClosingCeremony. #KIYG2020 #KheloIndia #ChaloGuwahati@KirenRijiju @sarbanandsonwal @RijijuOffice @PMOIndia @CMOfficeAssam @IndiaSports @PIB_India @DGSAI pic.twitter.com/5cNBj7BNAV
— Khelo India (@kheloindia) January 23, 2020
Here’s the final medal tally from the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 Guwahati.
Here’s the final medal tally from the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 Guwahati. #Maharashtra finish 1st with 256 medals, bettering their 2019 effort of 228. #Haryana came 2nd and also became 2nd state to win 200 medals. #Delhi finish 3rd with 122 medals.#KIYG2020 #ChaloGuwahati pic.twitter.com/4URfct7MxL
— Khelo India (@kheloindia) January 22, 2020
