Telangana Budget 2025: ₹465 crore allocated for sports
The Hindu
Telangana allocates ₹465 crore for sports, establishing a Young India Sports University and state-of-the-art Sports Hub in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad
An amount of ₹465 crore has been allocated for sports in Telangana, as announced during the annual budget in the Telangana Legislative Assembly here on Wednesday (March 19, 2025).
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the government is establishing a Young India Sports University on a 200-acre campus in Hakimpet, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, to nurture and develop world-class athletes. It is expected to house 12 specialised sports academies, offering advanced training across multiple disciplines.
“A state-of-the-art Sports Hub will be developed within the Future City, built to international standards, making Telangana a premier destination for sports excellence. The Sports Hub will feature cutting-edge infrastructure, including a Sports Science Centre and a Sports Medicine Centre, providing scientific training, performance optimisation, and injury management, ensuring holistic athlete development on par with global standards,” he said in his speech.
The Chief Minister lauded the performances of athletes from the State, including Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, boxer Nikhat Zareen, and para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji, in the past year.
“Mohammed Siraj brought immense pride to the state with his exceptional performance in the T20 World Cup, earning global recognition.” He also applauded Nikhat for her World Boxing Championship victory. Both Siraj and Nikhat have since been honoured him with Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) positions, he added.
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