Hyderabad: Aiming to expand the culture of sports across Telangana and promoting a healthier society through regular physical activity, the Department of Sports and the Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) are launching the “Khelo Telangana” initiative.
The official poster of the programme was unveiled by Hon’ble Minister for Sports and Youth Services Vakiti Srihari at the State Secretariat.
Speaking on the occasion, the Sports Minister said that the initiative aims to create widespread awareness on fitness and encourage people of all age groups to dedicate at least 30 minutes every day to physical activity.
As part of the initiative, the “Khelo Telangana Bandhan” campaign will motivate citizens to make walking, jogging, running, yoga and other fitness activities an integral part of their daily lives.
To strengthen the sporting ecosystem and transform sports into a mass movement, the Department plans to organise leagues and competitions in a wide range of disciplines, including wrestling, boxing, volleyball, table tennis, judo, basketball, athletics, football, cycling and yoga, among others.
Opportunities will be provided from the school level onwards, with a focus on encouraging participation, identifying talent and nurturing champions.
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