Published: October 19, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Students who excelled in sports and veteran swimmers were felicitated in a grand ceremony at the MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Marri Laxman Reddy, chairman of the MLR Group of Institutions, attended the ‘MLRIT Champions’ event, which was held on Sunday, as the chief guest and congratulated the sports achievers.
Students who brought laurels to MLRIT through their outstanding performances in various inter-collegiate and national-level sports competitions were honored with cash prizes. The event was organized with the objective of fostering sporting talent and providing further encouragement to young athletes.
Speaking on the occasion, Laxman Reddy noted that the college’s students are demonstrating exceptional talent in sports. He highlighted their impressive performances in football and cricket during the ‘VIBHAVA 2026’ annual sports meet, as well as in football at the national-level ‘SPEC ATHLETIX–2K26’ competition hosted by St Peter’s College.
Furthermore, he commended the students for their achievements in athletics and powerlifting. Athletes who won gold medals in the bench press and deadlift categories at the WPC Nationals held in Delhi were specially commended.
Veteran swimmers, who delivered outstanding performances at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship in Bengaluru, were also felicitated. Their achievements across various age groups and swimming events serve as an inspiration to all; they have proven that, regardless of age, one can excel in sports through passion, perseverance, and discipline.
Lakshmi Narayana Kollipara, Kulasekhar Varanasi, and Soma Jaganmohan Reddy were honored in a grand manner.
Marri Rajasekhar Reddy, founder secretary of MLRIT and Malkajgiri MLA, stated that sports play a pivotal role in the personality development of students. He noted that sports foster self-confidence, leadership qualities, discipline, and team spirit. He emphasized that the institution provides comprehensive support to ensure students excel in both academics and sports.
He further shared that the college promotes sports and athletes by offering scholarships worth Rs. 1.50 crore annually to students who excel in various sports, granting them full-tuition-free admission into B Tech and MBA programs.
The event was also attended by director V Radhika Devi, among others. It served not only to commemorate medals and achievements but also to honor the hard work, perseverance, and discipline of the athletes. It conveyed a message encouraging students to strive continuously toward their goals and to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship.
Rajasekhar Reddy stated that the institution remains committed to fostering sporting talent at MLRIT and nurturing even more gifted athletes.
