Khelo India athletes now eligible for government jobs

The Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for government jobs. In this regard, the Department of Personnel and Training and Sports Ministry have made progressive revisions to the eligibility criteria for sportspersons seeking government jobs.

In a social media post, Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said this groundbreaking step now extends eligibility to medal winners from Youth, University, Para and Winters Games of Khelo India Games to be eligible for government jobs.

He said through the changes in rules the games and events have also been clearly defined to ensure inclusivity across various sports.

He added that these revised rules mark a significant stride in supporting athletes in making India a sporting superpower.

Anurag Singh Thakur also highlighted that the move is aimed at making a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option in the country.