Hyderabad Toofans unveil team jersey for Hockey India League

Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao unveiled the Hyderabad Toofans team jersey ahead of the Hockey India League. The event highlighted Telangana’s sports vision under CM A Revanth Reddy, with officials and players attending to support the state’s growing sports ecosystem

Hyderabad: Telangana Minister for Tourism and Culture Jupally Krishna Rao unveiled the team jerseys of the Hyderabad Toofans, which will take part in the Hockey India League to be held soon.

Krishna Rao said the League should be a strong platform to showcase the State’s heritage at the national level. He added that professional sports franchises act as important economic drivers, strengthening the hospitality and transport sectors while enhancing Telangana’s visibility across the country.

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“Our vision, under the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, is to build a robust sports ecosystem through the Telangana Sports Policy 2025. The State Government is actively working towards establishing a dedicated Sports University to ensure our athletes are podium-ready for the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games,” the Minister said.

Patel Ramesh Reddy, Chairman of the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC), said the Hyderabad Toofans hockey team should bring greater recognition to Telangana at the national level.

He thanked the Chief Minister for giving special focus to sports development, with particular emphasis on encouraging talent from rural areas.

The programme was attended by Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary; Sai Prakash, CEO, Hyderabad Toofans; Bheemsingh, Secretary, Telangana Hockey Association; Olympian Devender Walmiki; Emily Calderon, Assistant Coach; Sumith Walmiki, Captain, Hyderabad Toofans; and players Arshdeep Singh, Aman Deep Lakra, and Rajinder Singh, among others.