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The Karnataka Olympic Association, in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, is set to host the 3rd edition of the Mini Olympics from November 14 to November 20, 2024. This event will see 5,000 children from across the state participating in the Under-14 age group, competing in 24 different sports and disciplines.
Karnataka Olympic Association President K Govindraj emphasised the importance of nurturing young talent and stated that the Mini Olympics provides a crucial platform to lay the foundation for future athletes. “We need to groom young children, and this event helps them grow a solid foundation for their chosen sport,” he said. He also highlighted that the initiative has been particularly beneficial for children from rural areas, offering hotel accommodation, transport, and food for all participants.
The event will feature a wide range of sports, including athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, fencing, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, judo, and tennis, among others. The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, will inaugurate the Mini Olympics, with the state government providing a funding of Rs 3 crore for the event.
The Mini Olympics were first held in 2020 and have since become an important event for young athletes in the state. However, the 2024 Karnataka State Mini Olympic Games, initially scheduled for August 24 to 30, were postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.