Telangana’s Singarapu Babu named to Indian para volleyball selection panel

Singarapu Babu, an international para sitting volleyball coach from Rudrangi village in Rajanna Sircilla district, has been appointed as a Member of the Indian team selection committee for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.

Hyderabad: Telangana’s Singarapu Babu, international para sitting volleyball coach from Rudrangi village, Rajanna Sircilla district, has been appointed as a Member of the Indian team selection committee for the 2026 Asian Para Games.

He has been officially nominated by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as a Technical Observer and Selection Committee Member to select the Indian team for the 2026 Asian Para Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan.

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The selection process for the Indian team will take place during the 14th National Para Sitting Volleyball Championship (Men & Women), to be held from February 26.

During this championship, the selection committee will identify outstanding players who meet national and international standards and form a strong and competitive Indian team for the prestigious event.

Coming from a remote village in Telangana to the international stage and now serving the nation in such a responsible role is a matter of immense pride for the state’s sporting community.

Singarapu Babu thanked the Paralympic Committee of India for entrusting him with this significant responsibility.