Mahabubnagar Girls and Rangareddy Boys Emerge Victorious in Telangana Junior Kho Kho Championship

Janga Raghava Reddy Attends as Chief Guest, Calls for Greater Promotion of Indigenous Sports

HAMARA TELANGANA | Hyderabad | October 15, 2026

The 45th Telangana State-Level Junior Inter-District Kho Kho Championship 2026–2027 witnessed enthusiastic participation from young athletes at the Indoor Stadium in Saroor Nagar, Hyderabad, on Thursday. Janga Raghava Reddy, Convener of the Ethics Commission of the Kho Kho Federation of India and President of the Telangana State Kho Kho Association, attended the first-phase league competitions for boys and girls as the chief guest.

Addressing the young players, Janga Raghava Reddy highlighted the importance of sports in developing physical fitness, discipline, punctuality, teamwork and leadership qualities among students. He stressed the need to promote Kho Kho, one of India's traditional indigenous sports, from the grassroots level to state, national and international platforms.

Sports Competitions Provide a Platform for Emerging Talent

Speaking on the occasion, Raghava Reddy observed that state-level tournaments provide an important platform for identifying and nurturing sporting talent among young athletes. He encouraged the participants to approach every match with determination, maintain discipline and accept both victories and defeats in the true spirit of sportsmanship.

He urged the boys and girls to demonstrate their abilities through dedication and consistent performance, bringing recognition to their respective districts and Telangana state.

Emphasising the importance of indigenous sports, he called upon sports associations, coaches, organisers and supporters to work collectively towards strengthening Kho Kho and creating more opportunities for young players.

Mahabubnagar Girls and Rangareddy Boys Claim Victories

The first-phase league matches produced victories for two district teams.

- Girls' Category: Mahabubnagar emerged victorious.

- Boys' Category: Rangareddy secured victory.

Janga Raghava Reddy congratulated the winning teams and appreciated their performance. He encouraged the players to maintain the same enthusiasm and determination in the upcoming matches and continue striving for excellence.

Focus on the Future of Telangana Kho Kho

The championship serves as an important opportunity for junior athletes to gain competitive experience, improve their skills and showcase their potential at the state level. Such tournaments also contribute to strengthening district-level sporting talent and encouraging greater participation in traditional Indian sports.

The Telangana State Kho Kho Association continues to focus on promoting the sport and encouraging young players to pursue competitive opportunities. With sustained support, structured training and regular tournaments, emerging athletes can work towards higher levels of competition.

The championship reflects the growing importance of nurturing young sporting talent and preserving India's indigenous sporting traditions. The participation and achievements of district teams underline the potential of grassroots sports development in Telangana.