Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Police Sports Meet Begins With 1,900 Players
Police officers and personnel in Andhra Pradesh are taking part in a large sports competition.
The event lasts from September 1 to 4.
Around 1,900 players will compete.
They come from police ranges and units across the state.
The opening ceremony will be led by Director-General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta.
The main grounds are in Mangalagiri, in Guntur district.
Some events will happen at two universities.
The best performers may be chosen to compete at a national sports meet.
The Andhra Pradesh state police sports and games meet runs from September 1 to 4.
About 1,900 police personnel from ranges and units across the state will participate.
The meet is based at the APSP 6th Battalion grounds in Mangalagiri, Guntur district.
Events will also take place at VIT-AP University and Acharya Nagarjuna University.
Director-General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta will inaugurate the meet, which will identify talent for national-level selection.
- Who
- About 1,900 police personnel from Andhra Pradesh police ranges and units, with Harish Kumar Gupta as the inaugurating official.
- What
- The Andhra Pradesh state police sports and games meet.
- When
- September 1 to 4; the inauguration is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Where
- The APSP 6th Battalion grounds in Mangalagiri, Guntur district, along with VIT-AP University and Acharya Nagarjuna University.
- Why
- To identify sporting talent among police personnel, promote sportsmanship and team spirit, and select outstanding performers for the national-level sports meet.
- Event
- Andhra Pradesh state police sports and games meet
- Dates
- September 1–4
- Participants
- 1,900 players
- Main venue
- APSP 6th Battalion grounds, Mangalagiri, Guntur district
- Additional venues
- VIT-AP University and Acharya Nagarjuna University
- Inauguration
- 4 p.m. on Tuesday by Director-General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta
- Selection goal
- Outstanding performers may be selected for the national-level sports meet