[1] The inaugural edition held in Odisha started on 22 February and concluded on 1 March 2020.

[1][7][3] On 22 February 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated the first edition of the Khelo India University Games in Cuttack.

[12][13] The sport events were held at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, JNL Indoor Stadium, SAI-Odisha Badminton Academy and SAI International Residential School in Cuttack.

[14] National record-holding sprinter, Dutee Chand participated representing KIIT.

[16] Source: Khelo India *   Host nation (Host(s))The second edition of the Khelo India University games was supposed to be held in the year 2021 but was later postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.