The Indian Kalaripayattu Federation and Kalaripayattu Association of Telangana organised a training camp for young athletes ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games. Selected participants will undergo further training and get an opportunity to compete in the national championship.
Published Date – 5 November 2026, 08:39 PM
Hyderabad: In preparation for the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games, the Indian Kalaripayattu Federation (IKF) and the Kalaripayattu Association of Telangana (KATG) jointly organised a special training camp for Kalaripayattu athletes here on Thursday.
The camp aimed to enhance the skills of young athletes and familiarise them with competition rules, technical aspects and performance standards.
Selected students will undergo further intensive training before the final selection. They will also get an opportunity to participate in the 19th National Kalaripayattu Championship, scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from November 27 to 29.
Speaking on the occasion, KATG joint secretary Raghav Mukund said the camp was an important step towards promoting Kalaripayattu in Telangana and encouraging young sporting talent.
