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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

Badminton star Jwala Gutta said the revamped Khelo India Scheme could transform Indian sports by strengthening grassroots development and sustainability. Officials highlighted increased funding, expanded athlete support and Telangana’s growing network of Khelo India Centres during a media briefing in Hyderabad

Officials from the U.S. Consulate visited the Sports Authority of Telangana to review the state's sports development initiatives, discuss its policy and infrastructure, and explore future collaboration aimed at strengthening grassroots development, athlete support and international sporting engagement.

The Sports Authority of Telangana Government has begun consultations with state sports associations to finalise athlete selection and training plans ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games, focusing on systematic preparation, infrastructure and coaching support to improve the state's medal prospects.

Mohd Abdul Khalique Khan Mustafa Khan and Dhavalika Devi Nyamurs emerged as the standout performers at the Open Telangana State Shooting Championship, winning three gold medals each. P. Homanshika Reddy added two gold medals to underline a dominant display at Gachibowli

Leisha Kiran stole the spotlight by winning four gold medals across categories at the 12th Open Telangana Shooting Championship in Hyderabad. The event at SATG ranges saw strong performances across pistol, trap and skeet disciplines with multiple standout shooters

Telangana kickboxers secured 19 medals, including six gold, three silver and 10 bronze, at the WAKO India Junior National Kickboxing Championships. The state achieved its best-ever performance, finishing eighth overall, and was felicitated by SATG MD Soni Bala Devi

The Sports Authority of Telangana is relaying two astro-turfs at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex to meet international standards for the FIH Women’s World Cup qualifiers in March. Work is expected to finish by mid-February, boosting hockey infrastructure in the state

Sports Authority of Telangana chairman Shivasena Reddy said retired officials who served sincerely will be engaged to promote sports. He praised cycling coach and Deputy Director G Chandra Reddy for his 37 years of service, during which Telangana produced 225 national medallists

Torch Relay (Kreeda Jyothi) programmes will be conducted at district headquarters on January 8, 9, 10, and 11

Varsha Thirupothu of Satyam International School won the girls under-15 event at the UBS Athletics Kids Cup in Hyderabad. Telangana ministers attended the inaugural, while athletes from schools across the State excelled in long jump, throw and sprint events

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.

Despite its growing popularity and the dedication of local athletes, the sport is not included in Telangana's sports reserve list, which denies them State-level job opportunities, access to government-sponsored training facilities, competition funding and many more.