Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Expands Sports Infrastructure
The Andhra Pradesh government has finished planning for many new sports projects worth ₹54 crore.
These projects include building new stadiums, sports schools, and upgrading old ones.
The goal is to make Andhra Pradesh a leader in sports by providing top-notch facilities and training for athletes.
The government has also promised to take care of athletes' needs, like giving them jobs and paying their pending dues.
They have asked for feedback to make these projects even better.
The chairman of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh said this is a big step forward for sports in the state.
Andhra Pradesh government completed tendering for ₹54 crore worth of world-class sports infrastructure projects.
Key projects include Kodiramamurthy Stadium, Kommadi Stadium, sports schools in Vizianagaram and Araku-Paderu, and upgrades to stadia in Vijayawada and Guntur.
A synthetic track under the Khelo India scheme has been completed in Kakinada, with a sports academy planned for the area.
The government has aligned its sports policy with the Sports Authority of India, focusing on Olympic, Asian, and Commonwealth games.
Athlete welfare initiatives include 3% horizontal reservation in government jobs, clearance of pending dues, and strict action against forged certificates.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP)
- What
- Completion of tendering for world-class sports infrastructure projects worth ₹54 crore
- When
- Review meeting held on Sunday, projects to be completed by various dates
- Where
- Various locations in Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Araku-Paderu, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tirupati
- Why
- To implement a comprehensive sports policy, build world-class facilities, and ensure athlete welfare
Government and Sports Authorities
General Public and Media
Sports Policy and Infrastructure Development
Government and Sports Authorities
The government and SAAP are focused on building world-class sports facilities and aligning with national sports policies to promote sports and athlete welfare.
General Public and Media
The public and media are supportive but may have expectations regarding the timely completion and quality of these projects.
- Total Project Cost
- ₹54 crore
- Key Projects
- Kodiramamurthy Stadium, Kommadi Stadium, Sports School in Vizianagaram, Tribal Sports School in Araku-Paderu, Synthetic Track in Kakinada, Multi-purpose Indoor Stadium in Rajamahendravaram, Eluru Stadium Renovation, Vijayawada and Guntur Stadia Upgrades, Advanced Sports Facilities in Tirupati
- Khelo India Scheme
- Synthetic track completed in Kakinada
- Reservations
- 3% horizontal reservation for sportspersons in government jobs
- Pending Dues
- ₹16 crore to be cleared, ₹8 crore to be released in February
- Documentation Deadline
- January 15, 2026
- Policy Alignment
- Aligned with Sports Authority of India, focusing on Olympic, Asian, and Commonwealth games
