The Khelo India Youth Games 2024, scheduled to take place in Tamil Nadu from January 19 to 31, will be the sixth edition of the premier event under Indian government's Khelo India initiative, aiming to promote sports at the grassroots levels.

The event, which is scheduled to be held across four Southern cities of Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Trichy, will see participation of over 5,000 athletes from all over the country. Silambam, a form of Indian martial arts, was included in the Khelo India Youth Games 2024 as a demo sport. The competitions will be held in the under-18 age category.