Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Tirupati to Host Amaravati Championship 2026 State Competitions
Amaravati Championship-2026 is a large sports competition in Andhra Pradesh.
Its state-level events will take place in Tirupati from August 24 to 27.
Athletes will compete in Under-17 and Under-23 groups.
About 10,000 athletes are expected to participate.
Including coaches, referees and physical education teachers, nearly 14,500 people are expected to stay in Tirupati.
The athletes are expected to begin arriving on the evening of August 23.
The opening ceremony will be held on the morning of August 24.
The competitions will start that afternoon.
The government says the event is meant to encourage sports and find talented athletes.
Amaravati Championship-2026 state-level competitions will be held in Tirupati from August 24 to 27.
About 10,000 athletes are expected to compete in Under-17 and Under-23 categories.
Nearly 14,500 people, including athletes and sports officials, are expected to stay in Tirupati during the event.
The championship follows competitions involving 2.07 lakh athletes across 175 constituencies and 83,650 athletes at district level.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on August 24, with competitions beginning at 2:30 p.m.
- Who
- About 10,000 athletes, along with coaches, referees and physical education teachers, are expected to participate; SAAP Chairman A Ravi Naidu announced the event.
- What
- The state-level competitions of Amaravati Championship-2026, also referred to as Amaravati Championship-2.0, will be held.
- When
- August 24 to 27; athletes are expected to arrive from the evening of August 23.
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, at venues including Sri Venkateswara University, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Agricultural University, Campus School and Srinivasa Sports Complex.
- Why
- To identify and encourage sporting talent and support the government’s effort to develop Andhra Pradesh as a sports-oriented State.
- Event
- Amaravati Championship-2026, also called Amaravati Championship-2.0
- Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Dates
- August 24-27
- Competition categories
- Under-17 and Under-23
- Expected athletes
- Around 10,000
- Expected total residents
- Nearly 14,500 people, including athletes, referees, coaches and physical education teachers
- Earlier participation
- Nearly 2.07 lakh athletes competed across 175 constituencies, and 83,650 competed at district level
- Schedule
- Opening ceremony at 9 a.m. on August 24; competitions begin at 2:30 p.m.
