7 Sports to Watch at Khel Mahakumbh 2026 Delhi | Youth Sports Picks
Delhi’s new grassroots festival wants the city talking sport again, not just exams and entrances. From 13 February 2026, the month-long Khel Mahakumbh targets 20,000+ young athletes across 16 venues, themed “Aao Delhi Khele”, with a mascot called Runveer and a clear nod to Fit India Movement and Khelo India energy. Opening day promises torch relay, drone lights, and music for the stands.
Seven Sports That Could Steal The Spotlight
The first-phase lineup is tight and youth-friendly: athletics (sprints and relays), football, kabaddi, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and squash. Expect college teams and club athletes to mix with school talent via an online registration route, which makes the draws feel unpredictable.
What To Watch Like A Scout
Follow the “repeatability” signs: clean starts in track, calm finishing in kabaddi, and footwork balance in wrestling. The organisers also flagged cash prizes for top finishes, which tends to raise intensity even in early rounds.
Official Update To Track
A quick official-style briefing on the launch and seven-sport plan was shared on X by United News of India’s news desk.
FAQs
When is it?
It starts 13 February 2026 and runs about a month across 16 venues in Delhi.
Which sports?
Athletics, football, kabaddi, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and squash headline the first phase of events officially.
How to join?
Register via the event portal, represent schools, colleges, universities, or clubs, and bring ID proof.
What’s trending?
Watch for 3×3 basketball pace, kabaddi raids, and sprint finals that create instant buzz online.
Why does it matter?
Winning can open selection pathways, scholarships, and coaching networks, plus confidence from big-crowd competition experience.
