Inclusion of indigenous games in Khelo India Youth Games will help preserve our rich heritage: Ashwathnarayan

The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Ashwathnarayan CN on monday hailed the move of including four indigenous games in the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG)2021,scheduled to take place in Haryana.The sports Ministry had approved the inclusion of Gatka,Kalaripayattu,Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba in the games. The Deputy CM said this inclusion will help in preserving the nation’s rich sporting heritage as well as promote these games globally.