Khelo Jharkhand 2026: The state-level phase of Khelo Jharkhand will begin in Ranchi on Saturday, October 3, with hockey and athletics competitions for under-17 school players from all 24 districts of Jharkhand.
The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has completed the preparations for the state-level sports event. State Project Director Shashi Ranjan will officially inaugurate the competition at 3 p.m. at the Birsa Munda Athletics Ground in Khelgaon.
Under-17 boys and girls athletics players, along with under-17 boys and girls hockey teams, have arrived in Ranchi to take part in the competition. Players from all 24 districts will represent their respective districts during the state-level event.
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Registration and verification completed
The registration process for the participating athletes was completed on Friday, October 2. Officials also finished document verification and technical checks before the competitions begin.
Players from government and government-aided schools will participate in the state-level competitions. The teams and individual athletes have already completed their preparations and are now ready to compete at Khelgaon. The arrival of players from all 24 districts has increased activity at the venue.
582 athletes took part in open trials
An open selection trial was also conducted on October 2 to identify athletics talent from across Jharkhand. A total of 582 boys from government and private schools participated in the trials at the Khelgaon practice grounds.
The selection process covered three age categories. As many as 84 athletes participated in the under-14 category, 298 athletes competed in the under-17 category and 200 athletes took part in the under-19 category.
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The young athletes displayed their skills in different athletics events, including running and other track and field activities. The main aim of the open selection was to identify promising performers who can represent Jharkhand in future competitions.
School athletes get a state-level platform
Khelo Jharkhand gives school players an opportunity to compete at a higher level and display their skills in front of sports officials and coaches. The state-level event also helps officials monitor the performances of athletes who show strong potential.
The participation of athletes from all 24 districts is expected to create a competitive environment at the Khelgaon venue. Hockey and athletics will form the opening competitions of this phase, with players looking to make an impression at the state level.
Accommodation and other arrangements completed
The JEPC has also completed arrangements for the accommodation and other requirements of the visiting players and teams. Facilities related to registration, technical testing and competition management have been put in place ahead of the inauguration.
The state-level phase of Khelo Jharkhand will officially start with the opening ceremony at the Birsa Munda Athletics Ground on Saturday. For school athletes across Jharkhand, the event will provide a major opportunity to compete against players from different districts and showcase their sporting talent.
