Sports briefs: Dharani, Tapasya clinch honours

By virtue of their fine showing, 40 athletes from Ranga Reddy have been selected to compete in the Telangana powerlifting championship to be held soon

Hyderabad: N Dharani and S Tapasya clinched honours in the 52 kg and 44 kg categories of women’s section in the Ranga Reddy district powerlifting championship at BRS Kingdom Fitness Centre (Bowrampet) here.

By virtue of their fine showing here, 40 athletes from Ranga Reddy have been selected to compete in the Telangana championship to be held soon.

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B. Narasimha presented Rs 20,000 to S. Tpasya and S. Sai Teja, who were adjudged ‘strong woman’ and ‘strongman’ of the championship.

The list of medallists: 44 kg: S. Tapasya, 52 kg: N. Dharani, 56 kg: M.S. Kritika, 60 kg: Shymala, 67.5 kg: K. Priyanka, 75 kg: N. Deeksha, 75 kg & above: K. Hemalatha, 82.5 kg: Prasanna Lakshmi.

Men: 52 kg: Sai Harshit, 56 kg: Maniteja, 67.5 kg: Manith, 75 kg: Prashanth, 90 kg: Akhilesh Kumar, 100kg: Vamsi Krishna.

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TFA permit must for tournaments

The Telangana Football Association Tournament Committee has decided that any football tournaments, including 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 11-a-side, or any other format, conducted henceforth must obtain prior permission from the Association.

Any tournaments conducted without obtaining permission from TFA will be viewed seriously, and strict action will be taken against the concerned academies, clubs, organisers, and players as per the rules and regulations of the Association.

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Nikhil, Nadeem shine

Ravula Nikhil struck an unbeaten 205 (231b, 24×4, 1×6) to help HUCC score an imposing 536 for six in 84 overs against Sri Chakra Cricket Club in the HCA B-Division two-day league (relegation) matches here.

In reply, Sri Chakra scored 26 for two at the close of play on the first day.

In another match, Md. Nadeem (six for 26) bowled well to help New Blues record an eight-wicket win against Continental.
The scores: Continental 620 in 26.5 overs (Md Nadeem 6/26) lost to New Blues 66/2 in 10 overs (Md Sameer 32 no).

HUCC 536/6 decl in 84 overs (Ravula Nikhil 205 no, K. Anirudh 80, V. Vishal 44, SD Shahabuddin 38, G. Jeevan Yadav 90 no) vs Sri Chakra 26/2 in 6 overs.

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OU swimming pool re-opens from March 4

The Department of Physical Education, Osmania University, has informed that the swimming pool on its campus will be reopened from March 4 for the University students and others. Application forms will be issued from February 23 in the morning and evening hours.

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Revanth to inaugurate CM Cup

Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy has been invited to attend the inauguration of CM Cup–2026, which is scheduled to commence on February 20 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.

State Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Fisheries, Youth Services and Sports Vakiti Srihari, along with State Sports Authority Chairman Shivasena Reddy and Sports Authority MD Dr Sonibala Devi, jointly extended a formal invitation to the Chief Minister.

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Prize money chess on February 22

A2H Chess Academy will be organising the Open Prize Money Chess Tournament at A2H Chess Academy (Kukatpally) on February 22 with a total prize money of Rs 50,000.
For registrations, contact S Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter, on 9866702431.

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Harshit Joshi wins title

Harshit Joshi (BBVM Senior Sec School, Haldwani, Uttarakhand) won the Brilliant Trophy Juniors Online chess tournament, scoring 11 points from 12 rounds.

Ayush Monga finished second with 10 points, and Aharnish Nanda got third place with nine points out of 12 rounds.

Final placings: 1. Harshit Joshi, 2. Ayush Monga, 3. Aharnish Nanda, 4. Purav Khandelwal, 5. Leeladityavardhan, 6. P. Lakshith, 7. Amogh Agarwal, 8. P. Harshith, 9. Krishna Kishore Rallabandi and 10. Vinayak.

Boys: Under-15: 1. Manraj, 2. Apoorvamithra Bhole.

Under-13: 1. Medhansh, 2. Hrishikesh Nippani.
Under-11: 1. Shiven Kanakala, 2. Arhant

Under-9: 1. Atharv Singh, 2. Avick Adi.
Under-7: 1. Yuvan Manne, 2. Viyaan Krishna.

Girls: Under-15: 1. Sahasra Rallabandi, 2. Gajella Sameeksha.

Under-13: 1. Muskam Pattan, 2. Tanaya Banerjee.
Under-9: 1. S. Shivanya, 2. Lakshmi Aadhya.