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Centre assures full support for Telangana to host 2026 Khelo India Games
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured Telangana of full cooperation to host the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2026. The assurance came during a meeting in Delhi…
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured Telangana of full cooperation to host the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games in 2026. The assurance came during a meeting in Delhi on Thursday between Mandaviya and a Telangana delegation led by Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari.
Srihari submitted a letter from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy seeking permission to hold the Games from December 11 to 23, 2026, across Hyderabad and other venues in the state. Telangana Today reports that the state government has begun preparations through the Telangana Sports Authority, focusing on venues, infrastructure, and accommodation. Mandaviya urged close coordination between the Centre and the state for a successful event.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative will pitch this as a Centre-state bonhomie story, but the real test is funding. Telangana has world-class stadiums, but hosting a multi-sport event requires crores in central grants and clear timelines. Watch for the Games budget allocation in the coming months and whether the state can avoid last-minute logistical scrambles. Will the Centre put money where its assurance is? That will decide if this is genuine partnership or just a photo-op.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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