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Telangana to Consider New Sports Policy to Cultivate Olympic-Caliber Athletes

Telangana’s plan offers incentives for medal winners through a PPP sports university designed to upgrade facilities in support of emerging athletes.

Telangana to unveil new sports policy soon

Overview

  • State Cabinet is set to debate a sports policy today that targets world-class performance at the 2036 Olympic Games.
  • Proposed incentives include financial rewards and guaranteed state jobs for medal-winning sportspersons under the new framework.
  • Telangana Olympic Association hosted the 39th Olympic Day Run for 3,500 participants across 32 districts to underscore the need for improved sports infrastructure.
  • Young India Physical Education and Sports University will launch in a PPP model at Gachibowli Sports Stadium offering 14 specialized training programs under an autonomous board.
  • Officials aim to transform Telangana into a sports-friendly, athlete-centric state that nurtures future champions.