Promoting sports to curb ‘farm house’ parties and drug abuse in the state
The previous BRS government neglected sports
Begumpet Hockey Stadium will also be developed
Resolved to encourage sports persons to bring back Hyderabad’s glory in competitive sports
State Government will give incentives to those who pursue sports as their career
CM Revanth Reddy inaugurated the Legislators’ sports meet today
HYDERABAD, MARCH 28, 2026: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the LB stadium and Gachibowli stadium will be upgraded with international standards to host big sports events and games in the future. The Chief Minister regretted over promoting the LB stadium as the venue for political events in the previous governments.
The CM said that the state government was formulating plans to develop the LB Stadium to international standards and the Gachibowli Stadium to a level capable of hosting global sporting competitions. Begumpet Hockey Ground would also be upgraded. CM Revanth Reddy noted that two of his cabinet ministers Mohd Azaruddin and Vakit Srihari, were trained in the famous LB Stadium and played for international and Ranji cricket events respectively. The LB Stadium served as a platform to demonstrate magnificent sportsmanship.
Stating that the People’s government introduced a new Sport policy, the Chief Minister said that the last government neglected sports completely. The State Government is committed to encouraging and supporting athletes in every possible way. The Chief Minister appealed to the student community to pursue sports as their career apart from performing well in their studies. The government was already organising CM Cup sports competitions to draw sports talent in the youth.
The CM drew parallels between India and South Korea in winning medals in the Olympics. Despite having a population of 1.4 billion, our country failed to secure even a single medal at the Olympics. South Korea—with a population of just 30 million—secured 32 gold medals. The South Korean Sports University alone won 16 of those gold medals.
CM Revanth Reddy took strong exception to the opposition party’s bid to create controversy on the visit of the world’s most popular football player, Lionel Messy to Hyderabad. The historical event enhanced the prestige of Hyderabad city in the world. The CM wondered whether the opposition intended to invite ‘ drug lord king ‘ to the state. “ We are promoting sports to encourage people to stay away from farmhouse parties and drug abuse “.
The Chief Minister hailed the contribution of the four of the Hyderabad players in winning medals in the Football sports. “ We are determined to reignite that sporting spirit and nurture athletes again and reach that level of excellence.”
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