An organisation operating under the name ‘Youth Khelo India Federation’ is claiming affiliation with the Government of India, #KheloIndia, and the Indian Olympic Association.

The organisation is also soliciting payments from athletes by requesting an entry fee of $825 per participant for participation in the ‘INTERNATIONAL GAMES 2026 THAILAND’.

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✅ The organisation is neither recognised nor affiliated with the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports , Sports Authority of India or any of its associated bodies.

✅ The event titled ‘International Games 2026 Thailand’ has no association with SAI or the Khelo India programme, Govt of India.

✅ The Sports Authority of India does not authorise any private entity to collect participation fees from athletes for international events in this manner.

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