National Sports Day celebrated across Telangana

Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari and SATG Chairman K. Shiva Sena Reddy pay floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue at the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo credit: By arrangement

National Sports Day was celebrated in Telangana on Saturday (August 29) with sports and related activities organized in all 33 district headquarters and major sports grounds in Hyderabad to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

The celebrations were organized under the aegis of Telangana Sports Authority at venues including Gachibowli Stadium, LB Stadium, KVB Indoor Stadium, Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Cycling Velodrome and Gymkhana Grounds.

At the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Vakiti Srihari paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue. Sports Authority of Telangana (SAYG) Chairman K. Shiva Sena Reddy, Vice Chairman and Managing Director A. Sonibala Devi, sportspersons, coaches and others participated in the programme.

Eminent sports personalities Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were felicitated on the occasion in recognition of their achievements and contributions to sports.

Later, the minister inaugurated the final match of Major Dhyan Chand Memorial Khelo Telangana Hockey League at Gachibowli Hockey Stadium.

As part of the National Sports Day celebrations, a special edition of Sundays on Cycling program will be organized in all 33 district headquarters and various sports venues of Telangana in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Published – 29 Aug 2026 19:08 IST