Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Amaravati Championship Draws Over Two Lakh Sports Participants
The Amaravati Championship is a large sports competition in Andhra Pradesh.
About 2.07 lakh athletes joined different stages of the event.
Some competed in district contests, and others reached the State level.
State-level events were held from August 24 to 27.
Young athletes under 17 and under 23 competed in 12 sports.
Winners will receive prizes at a ceremony in Tirupati on August 29.
A rally will promote sports and discourage drug use.
Officials say the championship will help make Andhra Pradesh a stronger sports State.
About 2.07 lakh athletes participated in the Amaravati Championship – 2026 across Andhra Pradesh.
Around 84,000 athletes competed in district-level events, while 10,000 took part at the State level.
State-level competitions ran from August 24 to 27 across 29 venues in Under-17 and Under-23 categories.
Events covered 12 disciplines, including kabaddi, hockey, badminton, archery, chess, boxing and weightlifting.
Over ₹8 crore in pending incentive awards will be transferred to about 270 sportspersons on August 29.
- Who
- About 2.07 lakh athletes participated, with Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh Chairman A Ravi Naidu announcing the details.
- What
- The Amaravati Championship – 2026 held competitions across 12 sports and will recognize State-level winners.
- When
- State-level competitions were held from August 24 to 27; the prize ceremony and incentive payments are scheduled for August 29.
- Where
- The competitions were held across Andhra Pradesh, including 29 sports venues; the prize ceremony and rally will take place in Tirupati.
- Why
- The championship aims to strengthen sports participation, develop Andhra Pradesh as ‘Kreeda Andhra Pradesh,’ promote healthy living and raise awareness against drug use.
- Total participants
- About 2.07 lakh athletes
- District-level participants
- Around 84,000 athletes
- State-level participants
- About 10,000 athletes
- Competition venues
- 29 sports venues
- Age categories
- Under-17 and Under-23
- Sports disciplines
- 12 disciplines
- Pending incentives
- More than ₹8 crore for around 270 sportspersons
- Prize ceremony
- August 29 in Tirupati