Naidu pitches Visakhapatnam as hub for BRICS sports network
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has proposed making Visakhapatnam a hub for a BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network. He emphasized the economic potential of sports tourism and infrastructure development, inviting international partnerships to boost the state's sports ecosystem.
Why it matters
The proposal aims to leverage international cooperation to drive regional economic growth and job creation through sports-focused infrastructure and innovation.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu addressed the cultural programme of the BRICS Youth & Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026 in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, welcoming delegates from the 11 BRICS member countries and describing the city as a jewel on India’s eastern coast and the ‘City of Destiny’.
Mr. Naidu said Visakhapatnam was a leading city in the country for jobs and talent and ranked among the safest cities in India for women. He said the city was being developed as a maritime gateway and a technology and innovation hub, with considerable potential for water sports and sports tourism.
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