India, Nov. 9 -- Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday announced the schedule for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, which will be hosted by Telangana from December 11 to 22. The 12-day sporting event will feature 27 competitive sports and one demonstration event, with Hyderabad hosting competitions in 22 sports. Other events will be held in Khammam, Hanumankonda, Karimnagar, Nizamabad and Mahbubnagar. Nearly 6,000 athletes and 1,800 support staff are expected to participate in the Games, which Telangana will host for the first time. Softball will make its debut as a competitive discipline, while sailing has been included as a demonstration event for the first time. Announcing the schedule, Mandaviya said the Khelo India pla...