Chief Minister’s Cup 2025 sees record participation across Telangana
The Chief Minister’s Cup 2025 in Telangana recorded over five lakh registrations and saw 21,500 athletes reach state-level competitions. Organised by the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament aims to strengthen grassroots sports and identify talent across the state
Hyderabad: The Chief Minister’s Cup 2025 across Telangana drew a record 5,00,276 lakh registrations and propelled 21,500 athletes into State-level competitions across 44 disciplines. From rural villages to premier stadiums in Hyderabad, the mega sporting festival has transformed the state into a vibrant arena of youth energy, competitive spirit, and sporting excellence.
Organised by the Sports Authority of Telangana with a mission to promote rural and grassroots sports, the tournament witnessed competitions at village, mandal, Assembly, and district levels before culminating in the state-level contests.
The competitions are being held at key venues in Hyderabad, including Gachibowli Stadium, LB Stadium, Saroornagar Stadium, and water sports facilities at Hussain Sagar Lake, along with events across 10 districts in Telangana. At Gachibowli Stadium alone, 17 sporting disciplines are being conducted, while seven disciplines are scheduled at LB Stadium, with additional competitions distributed across other venues.
“The Chief Minister’s Cup 2025 is not just a sporting event — it is a celebration of Telangana’s vibrant youth and rural strength, promoting from grassroots to global champions” said Dr A Sonibala Devi, VC & MD of Sports Authority of Telangana.
“With record participation of 5,00,276 athletes and 21,500 finalists competing across 44 disciplines, this initiative exemplifies our commitment to identifying talent from every corner of the state and building a structured pathway from grassroots to elite performance. The energy, skill, and determination displayed reflect Telangana’s sporting promise and our collective resolve to nurture champions of tomorrow,” she explained.