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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Telangana marks Olympic Day Run 2025 with state-wide celebrations; honours National Games medalists
HYDERABAD: The Sports Authority of Telangana (SAT), in coordination with the Indian Olympic Association and Telangana Olympic Association, successfully organised the Olympic Day Run 2025 on Monday at LB Stadium. Unlike previous single-day runs, this year's event spanned six days across the state, each day aimed to promote Olympic values. For the first time, the run was flagged off from 14 different locations across the twin cities all converging at LB Stadium. The event saw participation from Arjuna and Dronacharya awardees, Olympians, eminent athletes, representatives of various sports associations, staff of the SAT, students and their parents. Fourteen Olympic torches, each named after a legendary Olympian from Telangana, were carried to the stadium. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, along with senior officials Principal Secretary Jayesh Ranjan and SATG Chairperson Sivasena Reddy, were present on the occasion. Athletes who won 33 medals for the state at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand were felicitated with cash prizes worth `84 lakh.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Olympic Day Run 2025 conducted with grand fervor across Telangana
Hyderabad, June 23 (UNI) The Olympic Day Run 2025 was conducted with grandeur and statewide enthusiasm under the aegis of the Sports Authority of Telangana, in coordination with the Indian Olympic Association and the Telangana Olympic Association. Unlike previous years' single-day format, this year marked a six-day celebration promoting the Olympic spirit with daily themes across Telangana. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Olympic Day Runs were flagged off from 14 different locations across the twin cities—an increase from the earlier 8 points—all converging at the LB Stadium Tennis Complex. Each Olympic torch was named after a legendary Olympian from Telangana, honouring their sporting legacy and inspiring youth participation. The event was graced by Minister for Sports and Youth Services Vakiti Srihari as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan (IAS), State Sports Advisor Jitender Reddy, Chairman of the Sports Authority Sivasena Reddy, and Vice Chairperson and MD Ms Soni Bala Devi, who also received the Olympic torches arriving from across the city. Athletes of all ages—including Arjuna and Dronacharya awardees, Olympians, para-athletes, international medalists, students, and sports enthusiasts—participated in the run. Among the distinguished athletes present were Double Olympian Manjeet, Arjuna awardees Neetha Dadwe and Anup Kumar Yama, Paralympian Deepthi Jeevanji, International Cricketer Trisha Gongidi, and athlete Nandini Agasara. Adding energy to the event were Zumba dance performances and cultural programs, celebrating this year's Olympic Day theme: 'Let's Move'. As part of the celebration, medal winners who represented Telangana in the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand were felicitated, receiving cash awards totaling Rs 84 lakh for winning 33 medals. UNI VV BM
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Former functionary accuses state kabaddi body of Rs 1.3 crore scam
HYDERABAD: Former joint secretary of the Telangana State Kabaddi Association, Thota Suresh, has lodged a complaint against its current secretary K Jagadish Yadav and treasurer KB Sriramulu, alleging misappropriation of Rs 1.3 crore meant for tournaments over the past few years. The complaint was filed on May 28 at the Abids police station, based on which a case was registered. Suresh, who served in the association from 2020 to 2024, alleged that the accused diverted funds provided by the Sports Authority of Telangana. Despite the association having a single official bank account, the accused allegedly opened an unauthorised second account and withdrew about Rs 60 lakh without informing other members. He also claimed that of the Rs 1.20 crore allocated for the 2021 Junior National Kabaddi Tournament in Suryapet, Rs 50 lakh was misused for personal expenses. An additional Rs 20 lakh provided by Chintala Sports for the Telangana Premier Kabaddi League was also allegedly siphoned off. The accused did not seek prior approval from the general body, Suresh said. He alleged that when he questioned the irregularities, he was threatened and removed from the Mahabubabad district Kabaddi Association. 'Unable to remain silent, I raised the issue with state officials, but no action was taken. Due to ill health, I could not file the complaint earlier,' he added. Abids police have registered a case under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation.
