National Sports Day held across Telangana; Nandini, Gayatri and Treesa felicitated

The National Sports Day was celebrated across Telangana in a grand manner under the aegis of the Sports Authority of Telangana commemorating the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

Various sports and related activities were organised at all 33 districts headquarters and at prominent sports venues in Hyderabad, including Gachibowli Stadium, LB Stadium, KVB Indoor Stadium, Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Cycling Velodrome and Gymkhana Grounds.

At the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium, sports& youth services minister Vakati Srihari paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue.  Sports Authority of Telangana chairman Sivasena Reddy, vice chairman & managing director Dr A Sonibala Devi, Arjuna Awardee and badminton player Gayatri Gopichand, badminton doubles player Treesa Jolly, Asian athlete Nandini Agasara, along with Sports Authority officials, athletes and coaches, participated in the programme and paid rich tributes to Major Dhyan Chand.

TOA unveils brass statue of Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary

On the occasion, the Telangana Sports Authority felicitated prominent sportspersons from the state — Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly — in recognition of their achievements and contribution to sports.

Later, Vakati Srihari, along with Sivasena Reddy and Dr A Sonibala Devi, inaugurated the final match of the Major Dhyan Chand Memorial ‘Khelo Telangana Hockey League’.

Sports Authority deputy directors Dr. Raviteja, Ravinder, Srinivas and Ashok Kumar, engineer Srinivas, Gachibowli Stadium administrator K Madhu, Hockey Association president Konda Vijay, secretary Bheem Singh, along with athletes, sports department officials and staff, participated in the programme.

‘Sundays on Cycle Edition’ on August 30

As part of the National Sports Day celebrations, the ‘Sundays on Cycling – Special Edition’ programme will be organised on Sunday (August 30) at all 33 districts headquarters and at various stadiums under the Telangana Sports Authority in Hyderabad.

Officials are making arrangements to ensure the participation of a large number of sportspersons, youth and members of the public.

The programme aims to promote interest in sports among the public, encourage healthy lifestyles and create greater awareness about physical fitness and the importance of regular physical activity.