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Hyderabad junior kho kho selections for boys and girls will be held on October 14 at Keshav Memorial High School, Narayanaguda. Athletes born on or after January 1, 2009, can attend the trials with required documents

Hyderabad-based human performance coach Vivek Teja played a quiet role in Chikitha Taniparthi's Asian Games golden double, working on her strength, conditioning, nutrition and mental resilience over 10 months as the Telangana archer secured gold in team and mixed event

Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari reviewed preparations for the Khelo India Youth Games-2026 and directed officials to ensure seamless arrangements. An Organising Committee headed by the Chief Minister and 17 sub-committees will oversee preparations, with departments coordinating execution

A. Ramesh defeated J. Kanakaiah Raju 25-1, 25-0 in the Telangana State senior-ranking carrom selection tournament at the Regional Carrom Coaching Centre, LB Stadium. Several other players also registered wins in matches held in Hyderabad on Wednesday

Hyderabad District Juniors Kho Kho selection trials for boys will be held on September 10 and girls on September 11 at Keshav Memorial High School, Narayanaguda. The selections assume significance ahead of the Khelo India Youth Games, organisers said

Telangana is exploring an NCAA-inspired collegiate sports ecosystem to create a structured pathway for athletes from schools to universities and elite competition. Sports officials and stakeholders discussed athlete development, scholarships, academic eligibility, governance and institutional partnerships with former NCAA executive Kevin Lennon

Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold will headline a star-studded international field at the second edition of the Archery Premier League in Hyderabad from October 8. The tournament will feature 48 athletes, including Olympic and world champions from across the globe.

Telangana Grandmaster Raja Rithvik secured a bronze medal at the Pontevedra International Chess Championship in Spain with 7 points from 9 rounds. Unbeaten in 18 consecutive games across France and Spain, Rithvik finished third on tie-breaks in a competitive 92-player field

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.

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

Former cricketer B. Nanda Kishore Sandilya presented an Argentina jersey to Telangana Minister Mohd Azharuddin and discussed plans for world-class sports infrastructure in Hyderabad. The duo explored developing training facilities and an AI-driven multi-sports ecosystem to nurture future athletes.

IOA President Dr. P.T. Usha inaugurated the renovated ₹1.5-crore Telangana Olympic Bhavan and unveiled a statue of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand at LB Stadium, urging young athletes to use the facility to chase international sporting excellence

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU) will open by late 2028. Run independently by legendary athletes, the hub aims to anchor Hyderabad’s future Olympic aspirations

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

Telangana State Sports School alumnus Harshvardhan Motta has been selected to represent India in the -60 kg category at the Asian Cadet Judo Championships in Jordan. State sports officials and ministers congratulated Harshvardhan and his coach, Nanganuri Raju

Telangana’s figure skaters delivered a flawless performance at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship in Dehradun, winning seven medals. Despite a 100% success rate, coach Anup Kumar Yama highlighted the urgent need for a local ice rink to nurture Olympic dreams

The Fourth Little Flower High School State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament commenced in Hyderabad on Saturday. Inaugurated by chief guest Brahmani Nara of Heritage Foods, the annual event features top state paddlers competing across diverse categories over the coming days

Suryansh’s stunning 41-point performance powered Vikarabad Mambas past Nizam Royals in the inaugural Telangana Junior Basketball League. Meanwhile, Warangal Stallions and Nalgonda Speed Strikers secured dominant victories in their respective junior categories at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium

Telangana's Vritti Agarwal clinched the gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle event at the 79th Senior National Aquatics Championship in Ahmedabad