Fake 'Youth Khelo India Federation' Busted, Demands Rs 76,000 for International Games

• PIB Fact Check Unit exposes a fake 'Youth Khelo India Federation' falsely claiming government and Indian Olympic Association affiliation.
• The organization demands an entry fee of $825 (Rs 76,000) per athlete for 'International Games 2026 Thailand'.
• Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports confirm the organization is unrecognized and not authorized to collect fees.
• A brochure showed fake affiliations with IOA, Asian Sports Association, and MYAS, using their logos.
• The brochure, signed by 'Salma, General Secretary', also advertised scholarships for National Games medalists.