SportsPosted at: Oct 29 2026 10:32PM


Telangana to host Khelo India Games with world-class facilities: Mandaviya

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 29 (UNI) union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya has directed Telangana officials to ensure that the Khelo India Games are organised on a prestigious scale, with world-class facilities for athletes and meticulous arrangements.
At a special meeting in New Delhi with Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, the preparations and action plan for hosting the national-level sporting event in Telangana were discussed.
Mandaviya stressed the need for coordination among departments and timely completion of arrangements, including sports venues, accommodation, transport, security and medical facilities.
During the meeting, Srihari requested Mandaviya to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest for the inauguration of the Games. He said hosting the event would enhance Telangana’s national standing in sports and provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent.
Officials from the Sports Authority of Telangana presented the preparations, infrastructure requirements and operational roadmap through a PowerPoint presentation. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth conduct of the competitions and providing a comfortable environment for participating athletes and officials.
Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Government Advisor A.P. Jitender Reddy, Sports Authority of Telangana Chairman Shiva Sena Reddy, Special Chief Secretary Vani Prasad, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Soni Baladevi, and officials from the Sports Authority of India and Telangana attended the meeting, according to an official statement.
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