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Telangana reviewed preparations for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, focusing on infrastructure, logistics, venue readiness and athlete facilities. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan emphasised coordinated efforts among departments to ensure the successful conduct of the national sporting event

The Telangana government has recognised the Centre for Spine & Sports Health as a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility for State athletes. The initiative aims to strengthen athlete support, research, rehabilitation, sports science and high-performance training through collaboration with key sports institutions

Hyderabad gymnast Anjana Gunukula of Joe's Gymnastics Academy clinched gold in the ribbon event at the 4th Little Star International Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Cannes, France.

The Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) will conduct state-wide selection trials from July 20 to July 28, 2026. Covering age groups from Under-10 to Under-18 across ten disciplines, the trials secure admissions into elite state sports academies

Telangana emerged as the overall champion in the Sub-Junior Girls category at the Asmita South Zone Canoe Sprint Championship in Visakhapatnam. Coached by Puli Ramakrishna, the state team secured an impressive haul of 13 medals

Nearly 1,000 participants, including Olympians, athletes, students and sports enthusiasts, took part in the Olympic Day Run organised by the Telangana Olympic Association and Sports Authority of Telangana, highlighting the importance of fitness, grassroots sports and community participation

Deepthi Jeevanji received the recognition for her outstanding achievements and consistent performances at the international level

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the Telangana–North East Connect initiative, stressing the importance of continuous sports and cultural programmes to strengthen ties between Telangana and the North-Eastern states

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

Telangana has set an Olympic vision to ensure representation in every sport at the 2036 Games. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan announced the plan at Sports Tech Podium 2025, highlighting Hyderabad’s rise as India’s Sports Tech and Innovation Capital

Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad was hired out again for a non-sporting event, denying athletes training space. Officials of the Sports Authority of Telangana admitted pressure from lobbies, raising concerns over misuse of sports infrastructure despite the State’s new Sports Policy

The Sports Authority of Telangana signed multiple MoUs with North East states during the Telangana–North East Connect Sports Festival. Agreements include training support from Baichung Bhutia, Saritha Devi and others, marking a milestone in sports development and cooperation between Telangana and the region

Ginpaul Sonna defeated third-seeded Mithun Manjunath 21-9, 21-11 to win the men’s singles title at the Telangana Challenge International badminton championship. Mansi Singh upset top-seeded S.R. Rakshitha Sree 21-9, 21-14 to win the women’s singles title

CM A Revanth Reddy felicitated world youth archery champion Chikitha Taniparthi in Hyderabad, assuring full government support to help her pursue Olympic success. Top Telangana officials also attended the event

Indian archer T. Chikitha, fresh from winning India’s first-ever individual gold at the World Youth Archery Championship, received a grand welcome in Hyderabad, with Telangana Sports Minister vowing complete support

SATG vice-chairman and MD A. Sonibala Devi received a Doctorate from Osmania University for her research on Gymnema sylvestre, with the degree presented by Telangana Governor Jishnu Deva Sharma

Telangana Sports Minister V. Srihari urged transparency in admissions to sports schools and called for upgraded infrastructure, recruitment of coaches, and compulsory yoga and motivation classes during a high-level review meeting

Former international kho kho player Sarangapani passed away in Warangal at 35 after prolonged illness. He reportedly received no government support, and local associations had to fund his last rites

Veteran coach Anita Mishra received a heartfelt farewell in Hyderabad after a 35-year coaching career, having mentored numerous male and female cricketers, many of whom represented India and state teams

The Telangana government has set up a committee to review staffing across departments, including the Sports Authority of Telangana. The move raises hopes for outsourced employees and could address long-pending staff shortages and employment conditions across various government bodies.