Telangana Prepares for Khelo India Games with Grand Plans

Telangana's Commitment to Khelo India Games

On August 13, in New Delhi, Telangana's Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, accompanied by Advisor for Sports Affairs AP Jithender Reddy and Chairman of the Sports Authority of Telangana State K Shivasena Reddy, met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.

During this meeting, Minister Srihari expressed gratitude on behalf of the Telangana Government to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya for assigning the Khelo India Games to Telangana.

The delegation presented an invitation letter from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to the Union Minister, announcing that the Khelo India Games are scheduled to take place in Telangana over a span of 12 days, from December 11 to December 22.

Srihari emphasized that the State Government has devised extensive plans to host the Games with grandeur and prestige. He assured that the event would meet the highest standards, ensuring no shortcomings or negative feedback.

Additionally, he mentioned that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy intends to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend a personal invitation for the Khelo India program.

The Minister also highlighted that the Telangana Government has launched a new sports policy aimed at revolutionizing the sports sector in the state, with a strong focus on discovering and nurturing talented athletes from rural regions.

“With the collaboration of all involved parties, we are determined to successfully host the Khelo India Games and further establish Telangana as a premier sports destination,” stated Vakiti Srihari.