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The decision was taken at a meeting held by Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan and Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister KC Narayana Gowda.
The sporting event could see Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance and will be held at the city’s Kanteerava Stadium.
The 12-day event will cost an estimated Rs 40 crore and will see as many as 3,182 sportspersons from 158 universities participating in 18 sports events.