New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Chief Minister of Telangana A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday unveiled the logo and mascot for the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), scheduled to be held in Telangana from December 11 to 22.

Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed special emphasis on connecting the youth with sports and integrating sports into the broader vision of the country's development, according to a release.

"The Union Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to promoting sports. Various competitions, including the Khelo India Youth Games, Beach Games, Winter Games and Tribal Games, a...