Enthusiastic Participation from People and Sportspersons: State Government Advisor (Sports) A.P. Jithender Reddy
Everyone Should Make Sports and Fitness an Integral Part of Daily Life
Telangana Reuters, Hyderabad, October 17, 2026: The Khelo Telangana Bandhan initiative, launched by the Telangana State Sports Department, is gaining increasing popularity, with an encouraging response from people and sportspersons across the state, said Sri A.P. Jithender Reddy, Advisor (Sports) to the Government of Telangana.
Participating in the Khelo Telangana Fitness Challenge held today, Sri Jithender Reddy extended the fitness challenge to Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Sri A. Revanth Reddy, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Sri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Telangana Minister for Sports and Youth Services Sri Vakiti Srihari, Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) Vice Chairperson and Managing Director Dr. A. Sonibala Devi, the Mahabubnagar District Collector, and several other officials.
Sports and Fitness for All, Regardless of Age
Calling upon people of all age groups to actively participate in sports and physical activities, Sri Jithender Reddy emphasised that sports should become an integral part of everyone’s daily routine, irrespective of age or background.
He stated that regularly engaging in physical activities such as exercise, walking, jogging and yoga would help people maintain physical fitness, improve overall well-being and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Government’s Focus on Sports Creating a Positive Environment
Sri Jithender Reddy observed that the Telangana Government’s sustained emphasis on sports over the past three years had helped create a positive environment for sporting activities across society.
He noted that Khelo Telangana Bandhan was playing an important role in encouraging people to prioritise health and fitness while promoting sportsmanship and a culture of physical activity among citizens.
Khelo Telangana to Continue as a People’s Movement
Expressing his desire for the Khelo Telangana initiative to evolve into a sustained people’s movement, Sri Jithender Reddy called upon citizens to actively participate in the programme and contribute to building a healthier and fitter Telangana.
He also appealed to media representatives to give wide publicity to the initiative and help create greater public awareness about the importance of sports, physical fitness and regular exercise.
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