Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Telangana Sports Bodies Seek Fair KIYG Sport Selection
Telangana has been chosen to host the Khelo India Youth Games in 2026.
The games need one additional sport to be selected.
Sports groups want the choice to be open and fair.
They say softball, handball and netball should all be considered.
The sports should be compared using clear measures such as performances and facilities.
Netball supporters noted that the sport will be part of the 2030 Commonwealth Games programme in Gujarat.
They believe the youth games could help find future medal winners.
The Sports Department has been asked to meet all three associations before deciding.
Telangana will host the 8th Khelo India Youth Games in 2026.
Sports bodies and analysts want a transparent, merit-based process to select an additional sport.
Softball, handball and netball have been proposed for equal evaluation.
Suggested criteria include national performance, medals won by Telangana athletes, participation and infrastructure.
The Sports Department was urged to consult all three associations before making a final decision.
- Who
- Telangana sports bodies, sports analysts, the Sports Department and the Sports Authority of Telangana are involved; Netball Association State president Boda Vikramaditya Reddy welcomed the hosting decision.
- What
- Telangana will host the 8th Khelo India Youth Games, while authorities decide which additional sport to include.
- When
- The games are scheduled for 2026; netball is listed for the 2030 Commonwealth Games programme.
- Where
- Telangana will host the Khelo India Youth Games; the 2030 Commonwealth Games programme referenced is in Gujarat.
- Why
- Sports groups are seeking a transparent, merit-based decision that gives softball, handball and netball equal consideration.
- Event
- 8th Khelo India Youth Games
- Host
- Telangana
- Year
- 2026
- Sports under consideration
- Softball, handball and netball
- Suggested criteria
- National-level performance, medals won by Telangana athletes, participation and infrastructure
- Requested process
- A coordination meeting with all three associations before the final decision
- Related future event
- Netball is included in the 2030 Commonwealth Games programme in Gujarat