Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17)
by Sports Authority of India (SAI)
National recognition
Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17) is a competition by Sports Authority of India (SAI), open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Multi-day table tennis competition window within the Khelo India Youth Games schedule
Format
Both · Teams of 5
Time needed
Full-day field-of-play attendance across team rounds, individual elimination matches, and doubles events
About this opportunity
The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) Table Tennis competition is the national-level youth table tennis championship held as part of the flagship Khelo India initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with the Sports Authority of India serving as the implementing nodal agency in coordination with the Table Tennis Federation of India.
The event is open to youth state-team paddlers selected through state association trials, federation nominations, and host-state quotas. State delegations cover travel, boarding, and lodging for selected athletes throughout the games window.
Table tennis at KIYG features five medal events for boys and girls: singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team competition, conducted on ITTF-approved equipment with sanctioned umpires. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Assam have historically fielded medal-winning paddlers in recent editions.
Medal-winning performances at KIYG serve as a recognised pathway into national camps, the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme, and senior India team selection consideration, making the event a significant milestone for young paddlers aspiring to represent India internationally.
Eligibility
- Age range
- Up to 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Confirmed selection through the state table tennis association or one of the recognised KIYG selection routes
- Valid age proof establishing Under-17 status as on the cut-off date
- Active competitive table tennis training at state-level standard
Under-17 paddlers (boys and girls) selected to represent their state contingent. Selection pathway includes state Table Tennis Association trials, Table Tennis Federation of India nominations, host-state quota, and recognised Khelo India entry routes.
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Gold, silver, bronze medals
Medals awarded across boys and girls singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events at the Khelo India Youth Games table tennis competition.
Certificate
KIYG participation certificate
Official Khelo India Youth Games participation and merit certificates issued under the authority of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Career pathways
Standout performers at KIYG table tennis are tracked for inclusion in Sports Authority of India national coaching camps and the Khelo India Athlete scholarship pathway.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Five medal events for both boys and girls: singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team competition
- State contingent format with travel and boarding covered through the Khelo India framework
- Performance pathway into Sports Authority of India national camps and the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme
Rounds & format
Team rounds in a group-and-knockout format, followed by individual singles, doubles, and mixed doubles draws conducted as direct elimination with seedings derived from federation rankings and team-round results.
How entries are judged
Match results determined under International Table Tennis Federation rules with point-and-set scoring; sanctioned umpires from the Table Tennis Federation of India officiate.
Selection process
State entries are decided through state Table Tennis Association ranking trials, Table Tennis Federation of India nominations, host-state quota, and recognised Khelo India entry routes.
How to apply
- 1State table tennis associations submit shortlisted Under-17 paddlers based on state ranking trials
- 2Table Tennis Federation of India forwards federation nominations to the organising committee
- 3Selected paddlers are entered under the state delegation through the Khelo India organising framework
- 4Final entry confirmation and accreditation issued by the Sports Authority of India ahead of the games
Fees & financial support
Fee details
No participation fee for selected state contingent paddlers; travel, boarding, and lodging are arranged through the state delegation under the Khelo India Youth Games framework.
Frequently asked questions
Is Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17) free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17)?
Children up to age 17.
What will my child gain from Khelo India Youth Games - Table Tennis (U-17)?
National platform to compete against the strongest Under-17 paddlers from every state and union territory. Medals across boys and girls singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events. Khelo India Youth Games participation and merit certificates issued under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Pathway to Sports Authority of India national coaching camps for medal winners. Eligibility consideration for the Khelo India Athlete scholarship scheme. Exposure to ITTF rules and senior India team selection scouts.
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