Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Telangana Pledges Sports Infrastructure and Training for Athletes
Telangana’s government says it wants to help sports grow across the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said young athletes should get better places to train.
He also said they should receive support and incentives.
The Chief Minister has announced plans for a large, modern sports stadium in Hyderabad.
Vikramarka spoke at the closing ceremony of an Indian Golf Premier League tournament.
The event was held at a golf course near Golconda Fort.
The Chief Minister also visited a university in South Korea.
He asked about an agreement that could help students from Telangana train in sports there.
The government says it wants to learn from training methods used internationally.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said Telangana is prioritizing sports development and athlete promotion.
He said the government plans to provide international-standard infrastructure, better training facilities and incentives for young athletes.
He recalled the Chief Minister’s plan to build a world-class sports stadium in Hyderabad.
Bhatti Vikramarka and Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy attended the Indian Golf Premier League tournament’s closing ceremony.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy visited a university in South Korea and sought an MoU to support sports training for Telangana students.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
- What
- The Telangana government outlined its focus on sports facilities, athlete training and incentives, and potential training cooperation with a South Korean university.
- When
- The golf tournament closing ceremony was held on Saturday; no date is specified.
- Where
- At a golf course near Golconda Fort in Hyderabad; the Chief Minister’s university visit was in South Korea.
- Why
- To develop sports and promote athletes in Telangana, including by adopting international-standard training methods.
- State
- Telangana
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Bhatti Vikramarka
- Other minister attending
- Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy
- Golf event
- Indian Golf Premier League tournament
- Tournament venue
- A golf course near Golconda Fort, Hyderabad
- Proposed facility
- A world-class sports stadium in Hyderabad
- Training cooperation
- The Chief Minister sought an MoU with a university in South Korea to facilitate sports training for Telangana students.