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Delhi’s Biggest Sports Festival Takes Off with ‘Khelo Delhi–Delhi Khel Mahakumbh’

The opening day of the Khelo Delhi–Delhi Khel Mahakumbh featured cultural performances, interactions with athletes and messages from leaders highlighting Delhi’s focus on building a strong sports culture.

Ishita Pandit | New Delhi | February 14, 2026 10:18 am

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, State Education Minister Ashish Sood and Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan at the launch ceremony of the Khelo Delhi - Delhi Khel Mahakumbh" at Chhatrasal Stadium in Model Town, New Delhi, on Friday, February 13, 2026.

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Rekha Gupta, accompanied by other dignitaries arrives to the venue ahead of the launch.

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Dignitaries participate in aarti as part of the opening ceremony ahead of the formal launch.

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Artists enthral the audience with a patriotic performance during the launch ceremony of the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh.

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Dignitaries give a thumbs-up alongside ‘Runveer’, the official mascot of the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, symbolising the spirit and energy of young athletes in the capital.

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“From today, Delhi’s biggest sports festival begins,” says Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as she launches the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, encouraging young athletes to play with passion and bring pride to their families and the nation.

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Addressing the gathering, Education Minister Ashish Sood says the month-long Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh will provide a major platform for women athletes, with special focus on their safety and increased participation in sports.

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New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta formally inaugurated Khelo Delhi-Delhi Khel Mahakumbh at Chhatrasal Stadium, marking the launch of the city’s first-ever state-level mega sports festival, in New Delhi on Friday. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood and Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also present. (Delhi Government/ANI Photo)

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Delhi witnesses the launch of its largest state-level sporting initiative as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh in the presence of Education Minister Ashish Sood and other dignitaries at Chhatrasal Stadium.

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Education Minister Ashish Sood and former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan among other dignitaries, pose for a photograph with the audience from the stage.

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Delhi’s Biggest Sports Festival Takes Off with ‘Khelo Delhi–Delhi Khel Mahakumbh’

The opening day of the Khelo Delhi–Delhi Khel Mahakumbh featured cultural performances, interactions with athletes and messages from leaders highlighting Delhi’s focus on building a strong sports culture.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, State Education Minister Ashish Sood and Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan at the launch ceremony of the Khelo Delhi - Delhi Khel Mahakumbh" at Chhatrasal Stadium in Model Town, New Delhi, on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Rekha Gupta, accompanied by other dignitaries arrives to the venue ahead of the launch.

Dignitaries participate in aarti as part of the opening ceremony ahead of the formal launch.

Artists enthral the audience with a patriotic performance during the launch ceremony of the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh.

Dignitaries give a thumbs-up alongside ‘Runveer’, the official mascot of the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, symbolising the spirit and energy of young athletes in the capital.

“From today, Delhi’s biggest sports festival begins,” says Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as she launches the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, encouraging young athletes to play with passion and bring pride to their families and the nation.

Addressing the gathering, Education Minister Ashish Sood says the month-long Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh will provide a major platform for women athletes, with special focus on their safety and increased participation in sports.

Delhi witnesses the launch of its largest state-level sporting initiative as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh in the presence of Education Minister Ashish Sood and other dignitaries at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Education Minister Ashish Sood and former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan among other dignitaries, pose for a photograph with the audience from the stage.

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Delhi’s Biggest Sports Festival Takes Off with ‘Khelo Delhi–Delhi Khel Mahakumbh’

The opening day of the Khelo Delhi–Delhi Khel Mahakumbh featured cultural performances, interactions with athletes and messages from leaders highlighting Delhi’s focus on building a strong sports culture.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, State Education Minister Ashish Sood and Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan at the launch ceremony of the Khelo Delhi - Delhi Khel Mahakumbh" at Chhatrasal Stadium in Model Town, New Delhi, on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Rekha Gupta, accompanied by other dignitaries arrives to the venue ahead of the launch.

Dignitaries participate in aarti as part of the opening ceremony ahead of the formal launch.

Artists enthral the audience with a patriotic performance during the launch ceremony of the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh.

Dignitaries give a thumbs-up alongside ‘Runveer’, the official mascot of the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, symbolising the spirit and energy of young athletes in the capital.

“From today, Delhi’s biggest sports festival begins,” says Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as she launches the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, encouraging young athletes to play with passion and bring pride to their families and the nation.

Addressing the gathering, Education Minister Ashish Sood says the month-long Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh will provide a major platform for women athletes, with special focus on their safety and increased participation in sports.

Delhi witnesses the launch of its largest state-level sporting initiative as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurates the Khelo Delhi – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh in the presence of Education Minister Ashish Sood and other dignitaries at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Education Minister Ashish Sood and former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan among other dignitaries, pose for a photograph with the audience from the stage.

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