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Rayala Sports Complex inaugurated in Kurnool

Rayala Sports Complex inaugurated in Kurnool

The Hindu27-04-2025

The newly-constructed Rayala Sports Complex was inaugurated in Kurnool on Sunday. The new sports complex will benefit the sports enthusiasts in the district.
The sports complex was inaugurated by the District Principal and Sessions Judge G. Kabarthi, along with District Judge of Medchal, Telangana, Sridevi, district Collector P. Ranjith Basha, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikrant Patel, Kurnool Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner S. Ravindra Babu and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Judge Kabarthi expressed happiness over the establishment of the complex in Kurnool. He asked the sports enthusiasts to make use of the complex as it would serve as a good opportunity to hone their skills. The Judge also asked the sportspersons to bring fame to the district by excelling in cricket.
Meanwhile, the Collector said that the construction of a swimming pool in the complex would be of great help to interested sportspersons. He thanked the Medchal Principal and Sessions Judge Sridevi and also Hyderabad-based person M.C. Bichalli for providing the 5.50-acre land for the construction of the complex.
The SP, on the other hand, asked the cricket enthusiasts to use the facility to upgrade their skills. Later, the teams led by the Collector and SP played a match. Mr. Ranjith Basha and Mr. Vikrant Patel too played the game for sometime.

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