Assam Youth Olympics is all set to be held in the capital city Guwahati from the 23rd to the 27th of July.
Assam Olympic Association and Government of Assam are working towards organizing the biggest sporting event of the state. The aim for hosting this event is to promote sports and fitness among the youth of the state.
This sporting event will have several competitions in multiple categories. The following are the events to be played in this five day extravaganza.
- Basketball
- Football
- Judo
- Boxing
- Rowing
- Table Tennis
- Tang So Do
- Gymnastics
- Volleyball
- Kabaddi
- Sepak Takraw
- Yoga
- Cycling
- Hockey
- Weightlifting
- Karate
- Shooting
- Wushu
- Dragonboat
- Kayaking & Canoeing
- Squash
- Lawn Bowls
- Taekondo
- Badminton
- Fencing
- Netball
- Athletics
- Kho-Kho
- Tennis
- Archery
- Handball
All the events will be hosted within the city and divided based on the availability of resources. The following are the locations of the events.
- Sports Authority of India, Paltan Bazar.
- Deshbhakta Tarun Ram Phookan Indoor Stadium.
- NF Railway Stadium, Maligaon.
- Sarusajai Stadium.
- Maulana Md. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium.
- Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Sonapur.
- 4th APBN, Kahilipara.
- Tennis Court, Chachal.
- Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, Dispur.
- Dighalipukhuri.
Assam Youth Olympics aims to encourage the youth of the state towards a healthy lifestyle. It also aims to increase sportsmanship and competitiveness among the young boys and girls.
