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5th Khelo India University Games: Official logo, mascots, jerseys and anthem unveiled

Jaipur, Nov 12(UNI) In a grand event at the historic Amer Fort in Jaipur on Wednesday, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), in association with the Government of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC), launched the official logo, mascots, torch, jerseys and anthem for the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 (KIUG Rajasthan 2025).
The Games’ mascots, Khamma and Ghani, were unveiled by the Rajasthan sports minister Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. The mascots are inspired by the state’s official animal- the camel- and the traditional greeting “Khamma Ghani”. They embody Rajasthan’s warmth, resilience and hospitality, welcoming athletes from every corner of India.
The Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025, scheduled to take place from November 24 to December 5, will be held across seven cities- Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Bikaner. This marks the first time Rajasthan will host the Khelo India University Games, a flagship event of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports that showcases India’s finest university athletes.
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