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Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Medal-winning athletes need of the hour, says SATG Chairman
Hyderabad: Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) Chairman Shivasena Reddy on Friday said that only athletes have the power to proudly hoist the national flag even in enemy countries, and there was a need to shape such athletes into champions who get these opportunities. On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, the Sports Authority Chairman attended the Independence Day celebrations organized by the Telangana Sports Authority at LB Stadium as the chief guest and unfurled the national flag. Speaking on the occasion, he said that there is a need to produce athletes who can proudly showcase the honour and prestige of the country. He mentioned that Telangana's new sports policy was formulated with the sole aim of developing athletes who can bring glory to the nation at national and international levels. He added that the Telangana Sports Authority is working to make Hyderabad a permanent venue for world-class competitions. Sports Authority deputy directors, office staff, coaches, Class IV employees, and athletes participated in the program.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
HC directs Telangana Sports Authority to pay compensation to student
Observing that it was 'classic example of the apathy being shown to encourage sports in the country', the Telangana High Court directed the Sports Authority of Telangana to pay compensation to a youngster who was denied of engineering college seat under sports quota. Justice T. Vinod Kumar of the HC, pronouncing verdict in a writ petition filed by a teenaged chess player challenging denial of engineering seat to him under sports quota, said it was a case of the 'sportsmen being subjected to mercy of people at the helm of affairs of the so-called sports authorities'. The petitioner, M. Shreeshwan of Miyapur in Hyderabad, appeared for TS-EAPCET-2024, secured 15,884 rank and applied for admission in computer science branch of engineering course under sports quota. A chess player, the teenager participated in Asian Youth Chess Championship in 2019 and secured third place while the FIDE awarded him 'International Master of Chess Champion'. Even the Sports Authority of Telangana felicitated and awarded him one lakh rupees of cash prize. The Sports Authority and the JNTU decided that the chess player was 'not eligible' for admission under sports quota going by the provisions of the different government orders connected to filling up seats under sports quota. The sports authority declaring the student not eligible for sports quota having itself given one lakh rupees cash reward 'only goes to show that it lacks basic knowledge of the game'. The counter affidavits filed by the sports authority and its evaluation and scrutiny committees show they verified documents of the students in a lackadaisical manner without even waiting for clarification from the All India Chess Federation, the Judge said. Time had come to introspect whether assigning the responsibility of selecting eligible candidates for sports quota to 'an irresponsible organisation like the Sports Authority', the Judge said in his order. The Judge directed the Sports Authority of Telangana to pay compensation to the student since he failed to secure seat because of its failure to select him under sports quota. The compensation should be the differential amount of the fee the student had paid for securing the seat in merit quota.
Hans India
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Game on! State govt to unveil new sports policy tomorrow
Hyderabad: Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari on Thursday said that there was a bright future for Telangana sports as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy government would be coming up with a new sports policy on Saturday. The Minister said that a comprehensive Telangana Sports Policy 2025 has been developed. The Sports Minister inaugured the Sports Conclave poster along with Telangana Sports Authority Chairman Shiv Sena Reddy at Atmakur Center in Wanaparthy constituency. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the long-neglected sports sector was now being revived rapidly under the leadership of CM Revanth Reddy, and sincere efforts were being made toward the development of sports in the state. He expressed happiness that the very first cabinet meeting after he assumed responsibility as Sports Minister approved the sports sector, which brought him great joy as a sportsperson. The Minister said the new sports policy was aimed at long-term sports development and that this Sports Conclave was being organized on a large scale with the participation of various sports experts and representatives of different sports federations from across the country to ensure the effective and strong implementation of the policy. He expressed confidence that Sports Policy 2025 will usher in a new era for Telangana sports and provide a bright future for athletes, elevating the state's standing on both national and international levels. He said the policy would play a major role in identifying and encouraging rural talent, discovering 'gems in the soil', and shaping them into world champions. Sports Authority Chairman Shiv Sena Reddy said that the responsibilities of the Telangana Sports Authority would expand significantly under the new sports policy. He noted that this policy would help facilitate broader sports programs through coordination with various departments, encourage athletes, and enable the Telangana Sports Authority to offer multi-faceted support to the sporting community. He also mentioned that, over the last year, Telangana Sports Authority had conducted many national and international level programs, and in the coming days, this work would continue with even greater enthusiasm.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Thousands gather at Hyderabad's parks and open grounds to mark International Yoga Day
On Saturday (June 21, 2025) morning, the city of Hyderabad woke to a calm yet spirited scene as thousands of residents made their way to parks and open grounds, with yoga mats in hand and dressed in comfortable attire, to celebrate the International Day of Yoga. From young children to senior citizens, people across all age groups gathered as early as 5 a.m. in neighbourhood parks to perform yoga. The State-level celebration, jointly organised by the AYUSH and Health Departments, was held at the Gachibowli Stadium and drew an enthusiastic crowd of over 5,000 participants. The event served as a focal point for the day's observances, with government officials, students, and others participating in large numbers. Among those in attendance were Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha, Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, Sports Authority chairman Shiva Sena Reddy, and Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao. All of them joined the participants in performing yoga asanas. Homage to Maharishi Patanjali Speaking at the gathering, the Health Minister described yoga as 'one of India's greatest gifts to the world.' He paid homage to Maharishi Patanjali, whose teachings on Ashtanga Yoga form the basis of contemporary yoga practice. 'Yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise,' he said. 'It is a holistic science that brings balance to the body, mind, and spirit.' The Minister stressed the role of yoga in addressing the modern epidemic of lifestyle-related diseases. 'In today's fast-paced world, ailments like hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and kidney disorders have become alarmingly common. Even the wealthiest individuals are struggling to attain peace of mind. Yoga offers a natural and effective solution to these problems,' he said. The minister also outlined the State government's ongoing efforts to institutionalise and expand the practice of yoga across the State. 'Several initiatives have been launched in the past year, including the appointment of 630 yoga instructors, with recruitment underway for an additional 264. Daily yoga sessions are now being conducted at health sub-centres, and more than five lakh individuals have been trained in yoga during the past year alone. Efforts are also being made to integrate yoga into the education system and higher studies. The government has initiated yoga instruction in schools and colleges, and recently introduced a Postgraduate course in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences,' he added.
Hans India
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
‘Stadiums, arenas in state buzzing due to govt's sports-friendly policies'
Hyderabad: Telangana Sports Authority Chairman Shivsena Reddy on Sunday said that all sports fields in the state were buzzing with sporting events due to the sports promotion policies being implemented by the Telangana state government. The Sports Authority Chairman participated as the chief guest in the 'Fit Formula Swimming Championship – 2025' held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Sunday and presented awards to the winners. Speaking on this occasion, Shivsena Reddy said that the Telangana state government led by Revanth Reddy was giving high priority to sports and all sports fields in the state are buzzing with sports events. 'Telangana Sports Authority fully cooperates with various sports associations and private organisations in conducting sports events, which will create a good sports atmosphere in Telangana with various sports competitions,' he said. Organisers Kumar Vinod Paswan and others participated in the swimming competition. Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke events were held in this competition, in which around 200 swimmers participated. Avya was declared the Player of the Match in the under-8 girls category, while Kolla Tarak won in the boys category. In the under-10 girls category, Bansiwal, and in the boys category, Siddharth, won the Player of the Match award. In the under-12 girls category, Krisha, and in the boys category, Kethan Nischithan, won the award. In the under-14 girls category, Kongara Sindhu, and in the boys category, Arjun Kaswan, won the award. In the under-16 girls category, Ritika, and in the boys category, Sohan, won the award. Sohan won the under-18 boys category. Sports Authority Chairman Shivsena Reddy presented awards to all of them.
