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The Sports Authority of Telangana concluded three days of sports and fitness programmes across the State to mark National Sports Day. Events were held at 32 district headquarters and Hyderabad venues, promoting sports participation, healthy lifestyles and the Fit India Movement

Students of SMP International School, Hyderabad, participated in a National Sports Day programme at Lal Bahadur Stadium and paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The event highlighted the importance of sports in students’ overall development and encouraged excellence in academics and athletics

Telangana celebrated National Sports Day with sporting activities across all 33 districts and prominent Hyderabad venues. Sports Minister V Srihari and officials paid tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, while leading sportspersons Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were felicitated

Nagaland observed National Sports Day with athletes and coaches honoured for their achievements at regional, national and international levels. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called for continued efforts to strengthen the state’s sporting ecosystem and promote fitness, inclusivity and excellence

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led National Sports Day celebrations at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi, urging citizens, especially youth, to embrace sports and fitness. The event featured cricket, football and tug-of-war under the ‘Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein’ initiative

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay urged the younger generation to make sports and physical exercise part of their daily lives. In his National Sports Day message, he highlighted their role in building discipline, confidence, leadership, perseverance and team spirit

India T20I star Suryakumar Yadav has urged cricketers to use their popularity and social media influence to promote other sports, saying athletes across disciplines are part of the same national sporting ecosystem and sporting success ultimately serves the country.

Hyderabad’s Dr J Rama Laxman, a senior sports officer with TSWREIS, received the Orange World Record Certificate for “Best Sports Administrator” on National Sports Day. Known for nurturing young talent, he has mentored athletes to success at state, national and international levels

Sardar Patel Stadium dominated the National Sports Day invitation basketball tournament in Khammam, winning titles across boys, girls and senior categories. Pavilion Ground Basketball Club and St. Joseph’s were among other participants, but SP Stadium emerged as the most successful team

On National Sports Day, Vedanta Limited announced its commitment to empowering nearly three lakh lives through transformative sports initiatives in FY25. The company’s support for academies in Goa, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Jharkhand is helping to shape future stars, while also promoting social inclusion and women’s participation in sports.

MLR Institute opens courts and track to promote student fitness

SATG honoured State’s rifle shooter Esha Singh and boxer Nikhat Zareen, presenting them with cheques of Rs 5 lakh each in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Agencies on the lines of HYDRAA would be set up in all districts, he said during an interaction with media persons.

Rakul Preet Singh shared a video on Instagram showing her hitting golf balls at various scenic courses. The clip includes shots of her playing golf alongside Indian guru Sadhguru.

I was 16 when the Prime Minister told me I would be successful, recalls the Olympic medallist

The National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand

Taking a break from their rigorous anti-naxal operations CoBRA-204 and CRPF-151 personnel have set aside their weapons.

As many as 545 Telangana Kreeda Pranganams have been established in Khammam district and sports kits would soon be made available for the sportspersons, informed Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar.

Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA)-Utnoor project officer K Varun Reddy felicitated athletic coach Vidyasagar in connection with National Sports Day observed in Utnor mandal centre on Monday.

Sports Minister V Srinivas Goud inaugurated the State-level Hockey and Swimming Tournaments at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium. The Minister also felicitated State swimmers Shivani Karra and Meghana, who impressed with their performances at the national level swimming competitions.