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KIUG opening ceremony celebrates K'taka cultural heritage

Last updated : Apr 26, 2022 22:04

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Apr 25, 2022 07:04

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BENGALURU: Performances depicting Karnataka’s cultural heritage and a sound and light show added sparkle to the opening ceremony of the 2nd Khelo India University Games 2021 here at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Representing the hosts Jain University in KIUG 2021, the youngest Indian swimmer to achieve Olympic standard time - Srihari Nataraj took the oath on behalf of all athletes after the Games were declared open by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu the presence of Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.

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