Hyderabad: The State Sports Minister, Vakiti Srihari, has urged officials to turn the state’s sports schools and academies into top performers, consistently winning medals.
Together with Sports Authority Chairman Shivasena Reddy, the minister held a meeting to discuss the current state, challenges, and future plans for these institutions.
Srihari emphasized that for the 2025–26 academic year, selecting students must be fair and solely based on merit. He called for enhancements in both sports training and academic standards at the Hakimpet Sports School, as well as in Karimnagar and Adilabad schools. Immediate repairs are needed at Hakimpet, and CCTV cameras should be installed in all schools.
Officials must conduct quarterly assessments at sports schools and academies, compile computerized reports, and send these updates to parents. Students will receive grades from A to F based on their talent. Those without a sports inclination should be moved to government residential schools.
Staff and officials at sports schools are expected to look after students as if they were their own, ensuring their well-being and addressing any issues promptly.
Motivational classes, personality development training, and yoga sessions are now mandatory.
Srihari also ordered the creation of visitor halls in every sports school and academy, allowing parents to see the achievements of Telangana’s students.
Additionally, a video conference hall will be constructed at LB Stadium, which will connect with the CCTV systems across all academies and sports schools. Regular reviews will occur in all sports department divisions. Improving sports schools’ performance is crucial, and gathering feedback from all involved parties is essential for overall sports development.
