Future City: Telangana's Bold Step Toward a Sports Revolution

The planned Future City near Hyderabad will feature extensive sports development facilities, with strong governmental support to nurture athletes. Prominent former athletes emphasize the need for a robust support system and coaching, while officials aim to establish a comprehensive sports ecosystem in Telangana.

The outskirts of Hyderabad are set to host an ambitious sports development project as Telangana's Future City vows to transform the sports landscape. Announced during the Telangana Rising Global Summit, the city will provide state-of-the-art facilities aimed at nurturing athletic talent, a move strongly endorsed by Minister Mohammad Azharuddin.

Azharuddin lauded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's dedication to sports, highlighting his active participation in football alongside global icon Lionel Messi, set to visit Hyderabad. The minister emphasized the need for skill-specific development to maximize athletes' potential, echoing sentiments shared by former cricket star Ambati Rayudu and renowned shuttler P V Sindhu.

With a declared commitment to address issues from grassroots to national levels, Telangana Sports Authority Chairman Shivasena Reddy announced strategic initiatives for recruiting coaches and constructing sports infrastructure. Parallelly, former MP A P Jitender Reddy revealed plans to host major national games, further cementing Telangana's status as a nascent sports hub in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)