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Telangana's CM Cup Concludes, Vows Annual Hunt for Sports "Hidden Gems"

The second phase of Telangana's CM Cup competitions concluded with a ceremony in Hyderabad. Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari declared the event an annual initiative to identify and nurture athletic talent from across the state. The competition saw massive participation, with approximately 5.4 lakh athletes registering online. Adilabad district emerged as the overall champion, followed by Rangareddy and Karimnagar districts.

Key Points: CM Cup Concludes: Telangana's Annual Sports Talent Hunt

  • Annual talent hunt initiative
  • 5.4 lakh athletes registered online
  • Adilabad district overall champion
  • Specialised training for participants
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Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari vows to support sports talent as second phase of CM Cup concludes

Telangana Minister vows annual CM Cup to identify sports talent. Adilabad district wins overall championship. Over 5.4 lakh athletes registered.

"identify and nurture the 'hidden gems' of athletic talent from the soil of Telangana - Minister Vakiti Srihari"

Hyderabad, March 25

Telangana Sports and Youth Minister Vakiti Srihari attended the closing ceremony of the second phase of the CM Cup competitions, held at the LB Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

Speaking as the Chief Guest, Minister Vakiti stated that the CM Cup is a strategic initiative designed to identify and nurture the "hidden gems" of athletic talent from the soil of Telangana. He confirmed that the competition, conducted in two phases across the state, will now be an annual, continuous process.

Minister Srihari emphasised that while government support is vital, true success requires unwavering dedication and perseverance from the athletes themselves. Encouraging the youth to take inspiration from icons like Saina Nehwal, he announced that CM Cup participants would be provided with specialised training in sports schools and academies as required.

Sports Authority of Telangana Chairman Shivasena Reddy reiterated that the competition serves as a permanent pipeline for talent identification, noting that disciplined athletes will be consistently recognised and encouraged. Additionally, State Government Sports Advisor A.P. Jitender Reddy attributed the event's success to the seamless cooperation between sports associations and various government departments.

Providing key data, Managing Director Sony Baladevi mentioned that approximately 5.4 lakh athletes registered online for the CM Cup. This data is currently being compiled to form the backbone of future sports development in the state.

In the competitions held across five levels, village, mandal, assembly, district, and state, the Adilabad district team emerged as the overall champion. Rangareddy district secured second place, followed by Karimnagar district. which stood at third position.

The ceremony concluded with Minister Vakiti Srihari, Chairman Shivasena Reddy, Saina Nehwal, and Sony Baladevi presenting trophies to the winners.

The Sports Authority also presented mementoes to various government and private organisations in recognition of their contributions. The event was attended by senior officials, coaches, Sports Authority staff, representatives of sports associations, and DYSOs from across the districts.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful news! 5.4 lakh registrations is a huge number. Shows the passion for sports in Telangana. Specialised training in academies is the key step. Hope they include more sports beyond the usual ones.
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Vikram M
Good to see a structured approach. But the real test is follow-through. Announcements are easy, providing consistent funding, facilities, and career opportunities for athletes is the hard part. Hope this isn't just a one-time event.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in youth development, this is impressive. Creating a "permanent pipeline" from village to state level is a model other states should copy. The data of 5.4 lakh athletes is a goldmine for planning.
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Rohit P
Heartening to see districts like Adilabad and Karimnagar performing so well. Often, talent from smaller towns gets overlooked. CM Cup seems to be fixing that. Jai Telangana! 🙏
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Karthik V
The Minister is right. Government support + athlete's dedication = success. Mentioning Saina Nehwal is perfect inspiration. Hope they also focus on sports science, nutrition, and mental coaching, not just raw training.

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