AI SummaryRegistration for Khelo Rajasthan Games 2026, the current edition of Khelo Rajasthan Youth Games, is open from 1 October to 16 November 2026 on the official portal khelorajasthan.rajasthan.gov.in. First-phase matches begin on 1 December 2026 at gram panchayat level, and the full event covers 12 games in three phases running till September 2027.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the Khelo Rajasthan Games portal on 2 October 2026 at the 'Sapno Ki Udaan - Sashakt Yuva Samvad' programme at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur. Rajasthan State Sports Council runs these games, which replaced Rajasthan Gramin Olympic Khel, and the 2026-27 state budget has kept ₹50 crore for them.
Registration for Khelo Rajasthan Youth Games 2026
Players of any age from villages and cities can sign up online on the Khelo Rajasthan Games portal using their Jan Aadhaar details. Committees at gram panchayat and block level take care of registration, team forming, referees and grounds, so players can also ask their panchayat for help.
Online Registration Process at khelorajasthan.rajasthan.gov.in
Interested Candidates can register online for Khelo Rajasthan Youth Games at online at official portal khelorajasthan.rajasthan.gov.in using the step by step process given below.
STEP 1: Visit the official website at khelorajasthan.rajasthan.gov.in
STEP 2: Click on the "Registration/Login" button as shown in below image.
STEP 3: If you are a resident of Rajasthan, select "Rajasthan resident" else select "Other State" in the dropdown field.
STEP 4: If you are a Rajasthan resident, then you can register using your Jan Aadhar account number and layers from other state can register using their mobile number.
STEP 5: Rajasthan residents can directly select the player name, populated from Jan Aadhar details as shown in below image, select the correct name and click "Send OTP".
STEP 6: Now, enter the OTP received on registered mobile number, verify it and a new applicant dashboard will open as below.
STEP 7: From the dashboard, click on "+ Individual" button for individual registration and "+ Team" for team registration and then fill the registration form as shown below.
STEP 8: Fill all the details like name, district, city, address, height, weight, blood group, select game you want to participate in, and upload a photo, then click "I Agree" and "Submit" to submit the registration form.
In December 2025, Youth Affairs and Sports Secretary Dr. Neeraj K. Pawan said all 14,000 gram panchayats would take part. Under last edition's rules, one player could enter up to three individual games, a team could enter only one game, and players had to register from a village in the block they wanted to represent.
Khelo Rajasthan games list 2026 and schedule
Each phase has four games. Only the first phase has registration dates so far.
| Phase | Games | Match dates |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Volleyball, athletics, tug of war (rassakasi), archery | 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027 |
| Phase 2 | Kabaddi, football, judo, shooting | 1 April to 15 May 2027 |
| Phase 3 | Kho-kho, wrestling, basketball, satoliya | 15 August to 30 September 2027 |
Tennis ball cricket, hockey and shooting ball were part of earlier rounds but are not in the 2026 list. Satoliya (lagori), the traditional village game, stays and comes in the third phase.
Competition levels in villages and cities
In rural areas, gram panchayat level matches run for 26 days, block level for 10 days, and district and state level for 5 days each. Cities start at municipality, municipal council or municipal corporation level with 14 days of matches, followed by 5 days each at district and state level.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of games | Khelo Rajasthan Games 2026 (Khelo Rajasthan Youth Games) |
| Previous name | Rajasthan Gramin Olympic Khel |
| Organised by | Rajasthan State Sports Council |
| Total games | 12, in three phases |
| Phase 1 registration | 1 October to 16 November 2026 |
| Phase 1 matches | 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027 |
| Budget 2026-27 | ₹50 crore |
| Who can play | All age groups, rural and urban |
| How to register | Online on Khelo Rajasthan Games portal with Jan Aadhaar |
| Department website | rssc.rajasthan.gov.in |
Helpline and Contact Details
Venue: Sawai Maan Sing Stadium, Jaipur
Phone: 0141-2923966
Email: rsscjaipur@rajasthan.gov.in
Yuva Suyog sports matches
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched Mukhyamantri Yuva Suyog on 21 July 2026. It holds cricket, volleyball, kabaddi and football matches at panchayat level in villages and ward level in cities, with winners moving to assembly constituency level. Players register on the Yuva Suyog portal, which is linked with MY Bharat, and the first round is a pilot in Bagru assembly constituency and Baran district.
Khelo India University Games 2025 in Rajasthan
Rajasthan hosted the 5th Khelo India University Games from 24 November to 5 December 2025 across seven cities: Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota and Bharatpur.
It had 23 medal sports, with kho-kho as a demonstration sport.
Rajasthan TOPS scheme for players
Rajasthan government has started the Rajasthan TOPS scheme to train state players for the Olympics, on the lines of the central government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme. The state is also opening 17 new Khelo India centres.
FAQ's
Is Yuva Suyog the same as Khelo Rajasthan Youth Games?
No. Yuva Suyog is a separate platform launched in July 2026 for four team sports, with its own portal and assembly-level finals.
Which state is hosting Khelo India Youth Games 2026?
Telangana will host the 8th edition in November 2026. See the Khelo India Youth Games registration details for how players are selected.