Telangana’s Young India Physical Education and Sports University inaugurated
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has inaugurated the Young India Physical Education and Sports University to boost the state's sporting infrastructure. The state has also secured hosting rights for several major national and international sporting events.
Why it matters
This initiative signals a significant shift in regional policy toward prioritizing sports development and international event hosting.
Stating that Telangana is bound to become a sports hub in the country, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that Telangana will host the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2026 and the National Inter-District Junior Athletics Meet (NIDJAM).
The State has also secured hosting rights for the Hockey India League, World Pickleball League, Archery Premier League, and Tennis Premier League, reflecting its growing stature in the country’s sporting ecosystem, he said.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Gachibowli Sports District and the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU) along with Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president and former Indian athlete PT Usha at the Gachibowli stadium.
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