Jayesh Ranjan outlines incentives for athletes in Telangana's new sports policy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jayesh Ranjan outlines incentives for athletes in Telangana's new sports policy

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Jayesh Ranjan, Special Secretary emphasised that the state’s new sports policy will clarify details regarding cash rewards and employment opportunities for the state athletes across various sports disciplines. The need for private and government schools to implement a mandatory sports period, ensure adequate infrastructure, and adhere to the sports calendar to encourage student participation in tournaments, were also discussed. The policy aims to not only reward excellence but also create a thriving sports culture in the state.” The meeting, which was also attended by TPCC President and Telangana Karate Association President Mahesh Kumar Goud, further addressed the formation of sports policy, sports university, a sports hub and CM Cup. Mahesh Goud urged the sports community to support the government’s efforts, noting that the BRS government had neglected the development of sports culture in Telangana over the past decade.

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AP unveils new sports policy
1 week, 5 days ago

AP unveils new sports policy

Deccan Chronicle  

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India Today  

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4 months, 1 week ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Video: Telangana is aiming to become a premier sports destination — V. Srinivas Goud, State Sports Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Video: Telangana is aiming to become a premier sports destination — V. Srinivas Goud, State Sports Minister

The Hindu  

The Sportstar Conclave - Focus Telangana in Hyderabad took place on Thursday, with Telangana Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud delivering the opening speech. Sindhu, Jwala Gutta have brought laurels to the state and country, and under the leadership of our Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, we have reserved two per cent of jobs for sportspersons and have allocated 0.5 per …

Video: Telangana is aiming to become a premier sports destination — V. Srinivas Goud, State Sports Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Video: Telangana is aiming to become a premier sports destination — V. Srinivas Goud, State Sports Minister

The Hindu  

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Sports in Telangana sprinting towards success
1 year, 6 months ago

Sports in Telangana sprinting towards success

The Hindu  

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Consider inclusion of para athletes in sports quota, HC to Telangana government
1 year, 11 months ago

Consider inclusion of para athletes in sports quota, HC to Telangana government

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed the state government to consider inclusion of para sportspersons in the two percent sports quota for state government jobs and admission in educational institutions. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy directed the government to inform the court by February 6. The bench was dealing with …

Reservation for sportspersons to extend to all departments in Karnataka
2 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Olympics-bound shuttler Sai Praneeth felicitated by Telangana government
3 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

Telangana Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud felicitated Tokyo Olympics-bound shuttler and World championship bronze medallist B. Sai Praneeth and presented a cash incentive of Rs 5 lakhs at his official chambers here on Tuesday. The Minister also felicitated the parents of the champion shuttler and said it was a matter of great pride and prestige that four athletes from the …

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4 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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20 new disciplines eligible for Government jobs under sports quotas
4 years, 3 months ago

20 new disciplines eligible for Government jobs under sports quotas

The Hindu  

The Department of Personnel and Training on Tuesday accepted the proposal of the Department of Sports to grant benefit of the sports quota to athletes of 20 new disciplines. The revised list includes baseball, body building, cycling polo, deaf sports, fencing, kudo, mallakhamb, motorsports, net ball, para sports, pencak silat, roll ball, rugby, sepak takraw, soft tennis, shooting ball, tenpin …

Telangana to reopen stadiums for training from August 5
4 years, 4 months ago

Telangana to reopen stadiums for training from August 5

The Hindu  

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