Archive · 2 Sep 2026
UoH Assistant Director Receives Major Dhyan Chand Excellence Award–2026
Dr. Siddhartha Anandesi works in physical education and sports at the University of Hyderabad.
He received a special award called the Major Dhyan Chand Excellence Award–2026.
The Telangana Intellectuals Forum gave him the award.
The ceremony took place in Hyderabad during National Sports Day 2026.
The event remembered hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
The award recognized Anandesi’s work in developing sports and encouraging young people to participate.
Speakers said sports can teach discipline, teamwork, and resilience.
They also asked for stronger sports facilities across Telangana.
The University of Hyderabad congratulated Anandesi for helping build a sports culture.
Dr. Siddhartha Anandesi of the University of Hyderabad received the Major Dhyan Chand Excellence Award–2026.
The Telangana Intellectuals Forum presented the award during National Sports Day 2026.
The ceremony was held at the Press Club Auditorium in Basheerbagh, Hyderabad.
The honour recognized Anandesi’s contributions to physical education, sports development, and youth participation.
Speakers emphasized sports’ role in resilience, discipline, teamwork, and holistic growth, while calling for better sports infrastructure in Telangana.
- Who
- Dr. Siddhartha Anandesi, Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Hyderabad, received the award.
- What
- He was conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Excellence Award–2026.
- When
- The award was presented during National Sports Day 2026.
- Where
- The ceremony took place at the Press Club Auditorium in Basheerbagh, Hyderabad.
- Why
- The award recognized his contributions to physical education, sports development, and promoting sports among youth and university students.
- Award
- Major Dhyan Chand Excellence Award–2026
- Recipient
- Dr. Siddhartha Anandesi
- Position
- Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports, Office of the Dean Students’ Welfare
- Institution
- University of Hyderabad
- Presenter
- Telangana Intellectuals Forum
- Occasion
- National Sports Day 2026
- Venue
- Press Club Auditorium, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad
- Recognition
- Contributions to physical education, sports development, and youth participation in sports
