Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Telangana Celebrates National Sports Day Across 33 Districts
Telangana celebrated National Sports Day on Saturday.
The day remembers the birthday of famous hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
Sports activities took place in all 33 districts.
Several stadiums in Hyderabad also hosted events.
Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari honored Major Dhyan Chand with flowers.
Athletes Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were recognized for their achievements.
A cycling event will be held on Sunday.
It is meant to encourage people to exercise, stay healthy and enjoy sports.
National Sports Day was celebrated across Telangana on Saturday to mark Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
Sports activities were held at all 33 district headquarters and several venues in Hyderabad.
Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at Gachibowli Hockey Stadium.
The Telangana Sports Authority felicitated athletes Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly.
A special ‘Sundays on Cycling’ programme is scheduled for Sunday to promote fitness and sports participation.
- Who
- The Sports Authority of Telangana, Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, sports officials, athletes and coaches participated; Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were felicitated.
- What
- National Sports Day was celebrated with sports activities, tributes to Major Dhyan Chand and athlete felicitations.
- When
- The celebration took place on Saturday, with a special cycling programme scheduled for Sunday.
- Where
- Events were held at all 33 district headquarters in Telangana and at prominent sports venues in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The activities aimed to promote sports, healthy lifestyles, physical fitness and regular physical activity.
- Occasion
- National Sports Day, commemorating Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary
- Statewide reach
- All 33 district headquarters in Telangana
- Hyderabad venues
- Gachibowli Stadium, Lal Bahadur Stadium, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium, Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Cycling Velodrome and Gymkhana Grounds
- Tribute location
- Gachibowli Hockey Stadium
- Honoured athletes
- Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly
- Upcoming programme
- ‘Sundays on Cycling — Special Edition’ on Sunday
- Organiser
- Sports Authority of Telangana