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The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Prashansa Bonam emerges as Under-19 girls' singles State Badminton Champion
Prashansa Bonam from Khammam town emerged girls' U-19 singles State champion at the Yonex-Sunrise 11th Telangana State Junior Badminton Championship-2025, which concluded in Nirmal town on Sunday, July 20. The event was organised by Star Mancherial District Badminton Association under the aegis of the Badminton Association of Telangana and the Sports Authority of Telangana. MLC Chinnamile Anji Reddy presented the trophy to Prashansa at the closing ceremony of the event held in Nirmal late on Sunday afternoon. Prashansa won the title for the second consecutive time, a press release said. She has also won the U-19 girls' singles title at the Uganda Badminton Championship held in Uganda in 2024. She has several other titles in her kitty.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Sports varsity set for 2026 launch: Minister D Sridhar Babu
HYDERABAD: IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana is on a mission to become a 'Global Sports Hub'. He inaugurated the SLV Pro Badminton Stadium in Nizampet on Tuesday. He announced that the state will soon unveil a comprehensive sports policy aimed at preparing athletes for global platforms, particularly the 2036 Olympics. Highlighting key initiatives, the minister said the government will establish the Young India Sports University by 2026 and develop sports grounds in every village panchayat and mandal headquarters. A FIFA academy for girls is also set to come up in Gachibowli. Dedicated sports schools will be set up in each of the 10 erstwhile districts to identify and nurture grassroots talent. As president of the Badminton Association of Telangana, Sridhar also stressed efforts to take badminton beyond Hyderabad into rural areas and urged parents to support children in pursuing sports. MLA Arikepudi Gandhi, MLC Deshapathi Srinivas and others attended the event.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Efforts on to transform TG into a global sports hub: Sridhar Babu
Hyderabad: Telangana is on a mission to emerge as a 'Global Sports Hub,' stated State Minister for IT and Industries, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, during the inauguration of the SLV Pro Badminton Stadium in the city on Tuesday. 'As part of our commitment to making Telangana shine on the global stage—especially at the 2036 Olympics—we have introduced a comprehensive new sports policy,' the Minister noted. 'There was a time when cricket dominated the public imagination. Today, that landscape is evolving. Parents and children alike are embracing diverse sports, and mindsets are shifting accordingly.' Sridhar Babu remarked, 'Hyderabad was once synonymous with biryani. Now, it's equally recognized for badminton.' He praised the legacy of world-class athletes like Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty, and Satwiksairaj, all of whom began their journey in Telangana. 'Inspired by these champions, many young children are now choosing badminton as a serious career path, representing India at national and international levels. Gopichand's contributions have been instrumental in making Hyderabad the badminton capital of India.' Underscoring the government's strong focus on sports, the Minister announced the establishment of the Young India Sports University, targeted for launch in 2026. 'We are also working to create sports grounds across every village panchayat and mandal headquarters. Soon, Telangana will host a FIFA-certified girls' football academy at Gachibowli.' He further added, 'Plans are underway to establish dedicated sports schools in each of the ten erstwhile districts of the state. Our efforts are aimed at identifying and nurturing talent from the grassroots. We are committed to creating opportunities, infrastructure, and mentorship for young athletes to thrive.' As President of the Badminton Association of Telangana, Sridhar Babu also emphasized the association's ongoing efforts to take badminton beyond Hyderabad into rural areas. He urged parents to encourage their children to pursue any sport they are passionate about, and to support them in developing their potential.
