Delhi is gearing up for a month-long grassroots sports festival with venues across the city and a talent-hunt lens. The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh 2025–26 begins on February 13, making it Latest News in India, with organisers expecting 20,000+ athletes from universities and accredited clubs, under the theme “Aao Delhi Khele.”
What To Expect From The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh 2025–26
The opening day features a torch relay, cultural acts, and drone-light displays. Competition then runs across 16 stadiums and complexes, including Thyagaraj, Chhatrasal, and Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Bawana), widening access.
Seven sports headline the first edition: athletics, football, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, kabaddi, and squash. Winners get incentives: team-event golds earn ₹1.75 lakh, while individual gold medallists receive ₹11,000.
How Registration And Talent Spotting Will Work
Entries are routed via a dedicated online portal, aiming to surface athletes for pathways.
Why This Edition Feels Different
Education and Sports Minister Ashish Sood has framed the festival as a pathway, tying it to Fit India and Khelo India style pipelines, alongside a higher sports allocation in the 2025–26 budget, official update on X.
FAQs
Who can participate?
Eligible college athletes, open-category players, and verified Delhi clubs can register through the portal officially.
When does it start?
February 13, 2026, followed by more than a month of fixtures across multiple complexes citywide.
Which sports are included?
Athletics, football, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, kabaddi, and squash feature in the first phase initially only.
Where are matches held?
Across 16 venues including Thyagaraj Stadium, Chhatrasal Stadium, and Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Bawana, spread citywide.
What prizes are offered?
Team gold wins ₹1.75 lakh; individual gold wins ₹11,000, plus silver and bronze rewards also.
