IMA Nizamabad organises sports meet for doctors

The IMA Nizamabad Sports Meet 2026 brought doctors together for 100-metre and 200-metre races at Nishitha International School. The event promoted physical fitness, mental well-being and a drug-free society, while encouraging young people to embrace sports and healthy lifestyles.

Hyderabad: The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Nizamabad, organised athletic competitions exclusively for doctors on Tuesday at Nishitha International School, Nizamabad, as part of the IMA Nizamabad Sports Meet 2026, promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and a drug-free society.

Doctors enthusiastically participated in the 100-metre and 200-metre races in the 35 to 45 years and 45 years to 55 years age categories. The event, which was flagged off by senior surgeon and former IMA Nizamabad president Dr Jeevan Rao, witnessed enthusiastic participation from doctors.

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Speaking on the occasion, IMA Nizamabad president, Dr Vishal Akula, said that sports are not merely about winning medals but also about building physical fitness, mental resilience, discipline, and self-confidence. He urged young people to stay away from drugs and embrace sports and healthy lifestyles.

Dr Prashanth Reddy, Dr Deepak Rathod, and Dr Ajja Srinivas were among the gold medal winners.

The representatives of IMA Nizamabad, in a press release, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting fitness, mental health awareness, and a drug-free future through community engagement and positive action.