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Khelo Keralam – Chief Minister's Trophy 2026, with HANO the mascot

About the programme

Khelo Keralam 2026

‘Khelo Keralam – Chief Minister's Trophy 2026’ is being launched to discover the sporting talent hidden in Keralam's soil and develop it into athletes of national and global standard through scientific training and continuous performance monitoring.

“Let us usher in a new era of transformation and excellence in Keralam's sports sector.”

Districts
14
Age categories
4

Categories

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12

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14

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16

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Under

18

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HANO, the Nilgiri Tahr mascot, in a blue and green Khelo Keralam 2026 kit

Official mascot

HANO

The Nilgiri Tahr

HANO – Nilgiri Tahr is the official mascot of Khelo Keralam – Chief Minister's Trophy 2026. Representing the pride of the Western Ghats, the Nilgiri Tahr symbolizes strength, agility, determination and confidence. Its remarkable ability to climb steep and challenging mountain terrains reflects the fighting spirit, perseverance and ambition of young athletes. Blending Keralam's rich natural heritage with sporting excellence, the mascot inspires the next generation to overcome challenges, pursue their dreams and reach greater heights in the world of sports.

  • Strength
  • Agility
  • Determination
  • Confidence