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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up international sports university, sports city in Vijayawada
1 2 Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh govt is planning to transform Amaravati into a sporting powerhouse with a sprawling sports city and international sports university in over 2,000 acres in Ibrahimpatnam in Vijayawada. Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) chairman A Ravi Naidu announced that the state is committed to positioning Amaravati as the 'sports capital' of India. Addressing the media on Thursday, Ravi Naidu said that a proposal to host the 2026 Khelo India Games in Vijayawada was submitted to the Centre, and it is expected to receive approval soon. He emphasised that this event could bring national attention to the region and elevate AP's status on the sports map. Highlighting local developments, the SAA chairman said that the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada is being upgraded into a multi-disciplinary facility capable of hosting international-level events. The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has already committed ₹40 crore for its development, while the total estimated cost is around ₹70 crore. However, Ravi Naidu expressed concerns over VMC's demand for monthly rent, despite the stadium being intended for a nationally significant event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This house on the South Downs coastline could be yours [Click here] Omaze Click Here Undo A formal appeal was made to the municipal administration minister to waive the rent, considering the larger public interest. The state is also planning to construct stadia in every assembly constituency and develop sports infrastructure in 46,000 govt schools with the help of the school education department. In a sharp political attack, Ravi Naidu criticised former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for allegedly targeting the women of Amaravati. Referring to Jagan's call to mark the regime change as 'Backstab Day', he said it insulted the will of the people. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
DSC aspirants thank CM Chandrababu and Lokesh
Tirupati: Sports Authority of AP (SAAP) Chairman A Ravi Naidu said that the long-cherished dream of DSC (District Selection Committee) aspirants has finally been realised. He credited Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh for keeping their promise to issue the DSC notification soon after formingthe government. Speaking at a gratitude event organised in front of the Tirupati RDO office, Ravi Naidu stated that the alliance government's decision to release the DSC notification is a strong testament to its commitment to good governance. DSC aspirants and leaders of the Telugu Nadu Students Federation (TNSF) participated in the gathering and performed 'Ksheerabhishekam' (milk ritual) to portraits of Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh. President of the Tirupati Parliament TNSF Kotte Hemanth Royal also spoke at the event, noting the widespread joy among aspirants across the state. He highlighted that the notification covers 16,347 posts and comes as a huge relief for candidates who have been waiting for the last six years. TNSF city president Venkatesh Yadav, state members RK Naidu, Vishnu, Ganesh, and several others participated in the programme.
