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Hans India
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
I'm game for sports devpt in Telangana, avers Kapil Dev
New Delhi / Hyderabad: Former Indian cricket team captain and legendary sportsman Kapil Dev is ready to partner with the Telangana Government to strengthen the sports sector. Kapil Dev met with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his official residence in New Delhi on Monday and lauded the state government's initiatives for the development of sports. During the meeting, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy briefed Kapil Dev about the government's plans to establish the Young India Sports University in Telangana and outlined the comprehensive efforts being taken to promote sports infrastructure and talent development across the state. Impressed by the vision, Kapil Dev expressed his interest in partnering with the Telangana Government in its journey to transform the sports ecosystem. He assured the Chief Minister of his support in making the proposed Sports University a success and contributing to broader initiatives aimed at nurturing sporting talent. The Chief Minister also shared insights from his recent visits to sports universities and institutions in South Korea and other countries, along with discussions held with international sports experts and officials.
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Kapil Dev meets CM Revanth Reddy, lauds Telangana's sports vision; offers support for Sports University
New Delhi [India], July 7 (AN): Former Indian cricket team captain and legendary sportsman Kapil Dev met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at his official residence in New Delhi on Monday and lauded the state government's initiatives for the development of sports under the leadership of the Chief Minister. During the meeting, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy briefed Kapil about the government's plans to establish the Young India Sports University in Telangana and outlined the comprehensive efforts being taken to promote sports infrastructure and talent development across the state. Impressed by the vision, Kapil expressed his interest in partnering with the Telangana Government in its journey to transform the sports ecosystem. He assured the Chief Minister of his support in making the proposed Sports University a success and contributing to broader initiatives aimed at nurturing sporting talent. The Chief Minister also shared insights from his recent visits to sports universities and institutions in South Korea and other countries, as well as discussions held with international sports experts and officials. Special Secretary to the Chief Minister Ajit Reddy and Secretary for Coordination of Central Schemes Dr Gaurav Uppal were also present during the meeting. Kapil's imprint on cricket is permanent. He is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders of all time. His extraordinary abilities and leadership prowess continue to inspire young players. He is a fast-medium bowler recognised for his sheer pace and a hard-hitting middle-order batter. Kapil was the Indian team captain who lifted the World Cup trophy in 1983 at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's. The all-rounder has played 356 international matches and scored 9031 runs with 687 wickets. Aside from his on-field exploits, Kapil's personality and sportsmanship catapulted him to the status of a role model for young cricketers. His captaincy of India's World Cup-winning team in 1983 was a watershed event in Indian cricket, motivating a generation and engraving his name in cricketing history. During his playing days, Kapil made 131 Test appearances, scythed 434 wickets and garnered 5,248 runs. In the ODIs, he featured in 225 matches, scalped 253 wickets and struck 3,783 runs. (ANI)
United News of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Kapil Dev offers support for Sports University in Telangana
Hyderabad/ New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Hailing Telangana government's initiatives for the development of sports, former Indian cricket team captain and legendary sportsman Kapil Dev on Monday offered to support for Sports University in the state . Kapil met Telangana Chief Ministeri A. Revanth Reddy at his official residence in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Chief Minister briefed Kapil Dev about the government's plans to establish the Young India Sports University in Telangana and outlined the comprehensive efforts being taken to promote sports infrastructure and talent development across the state. Impressed by the vision, Kapil expressed his interest in partnering with the Telangana Government in its journey to transform the sports ecosystem. He assured the Chief Minister of his support in making the proposed Sports University a success and contributing to broader initiatives aimed at nurturing sporting talent. The Chief Minister also shared insights from his recent visits to sports universities and institutions in South Korea and other countries, along with discussions held with international sports experts and officials. UNI KNR BM
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kapil Dev expresses interest in partnering with TG to transform sports ecosystem
Former Indian cricket team captain and legendary cricketer Kapil Dev expressed his interest in partnering with the Telangana government in its journey to transform the sports ecosystem. He assured Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of his support in making the proposed Sports University a success and contributing to broader initiatives aimed at transforming the sports landscape in the State. Mr. Kapil Dev called on the Chief Minister at his official residence in New Delhi on Monday and lauded the State government's initiatives for the development of sports. The Chief Minister briefed Mr. Kapil Dev about the government's plans to establish the Young India Sports University in Telangana and outlined the comprehensive efforts being taken to promote sports infrastructure and talent development across the State. The Chief Minister shared insights from his recent visits to sports universities and institutions in South Korea and other countries, along with discussions held with international sports experts and officials. Noted Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn also called on the Chief Minister and expressed interest in setting up a world-class film studio in Telangana. Mr. Devgan proposed the development of an international-standard film studio equipped with state-of-the-art Animation, VFX, and AI-powered smart studios. He was keen on setting up a skill development institute to train professionals across various domains of the film industry. Mr. Devgn assured that he would act as a brand ambassador in promoting 'Rising Telangana' through the lens of cinema and media.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Dhami to Gift Athletes a Boost, Sports to Flourish and Thrive
Construction of 23 Sports Academies and a Sports University progressing rapidly in eight cities Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in the fifth year of his tenure, is set to gift not just one but two major initiatives for the development of sports and athletes. The first is the establishment of a Sports University in Haldwani, with preparations underway to lay the foundation stone on Sports Day. The second is the opening of 23 sports academies across the state. These academies will be established in eight cities including Dehradun, Haridwar, and Haldwani, where sports activities were held and infrastructure was developed during the National Games. These initiatives are expected to bring two key benefits: 1. Better maintenance of the sports infrastructure already created. 2. A strong platform for training athletes. In the fourth year of Chief Minister Dhami's tenure, Uttarakhand made a significant leap in the field of sports. The grand hosting of the National Games greatly enhanced the state's stature in the sports world. CM Dhami is committed to maintaining this positive momentum in his fifth year. Whether it is the construction of the Sports University in Haldwani or the opening of 23 sports academies in eight cities, both projects are progressing rapidly. The notification for the university has already been issued, and the government is working swiftly to implement both major projects. Two Major Steps That Brought Glory 01 – 38th National Games In Uttarakhand's silver jubilee year, the successful hosting of the 38th National Games on its soil was one of the Dhami government's biggest sports achievements. It was a grand event, and Uttarakhand's athletes also delivered an excellent performance. In the previous National Games held in Goa, the state won only 24 medals. This time, it scored a century of medals and secured the 7th position in the medal tally. The event also led to the expansion of sports facilities and the creation of world-class infrastructure, which will be a milestone in the field of sports. 02 – New Sports Policy The new sports policy announced in 2021 focused especially on encouraging athletes. It includes a provision of incentives ranging from ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore for Olympic medal winners. Athletes who win medals in international and national competitions are being offered government jobs. The incentive amount has been doubled and scholarships are also being awarded. A unique aspect of this policy is that even participating in major tournaments makes an athlete eligible for incentives — regardless of whether they win a medal or not. 'It is a matter of great pride that Uttarakhand is now being recognized as a land of sports. After the grand hosting of the National Games, the state has developed a positive sports environment. The morale of athletes is high, and they are performing well. The government will continue to take big decisions for the development of sports and implement them effectively.' — Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister
