Telangana aims to emerge as sports leader in the country: Mahesh Kumar Goud

Mahesh Kumar Goud, the president of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee and an MLC, asserted that the Congress government was prioritizing sports development in the state and aimed to establish Telangana as a leading sports hub in India. During a legislative council discussion, Goud highlighted the allocation of ₹1,500 crore in the state budget for sports, emphasizing the government's commitment to the sector.

He revealed plans to establish a sports university in Telangana, claiming it would be a unique initiative in the country. Goud, a seventh Dan black belt in karate and president of the Karate Association, expressed his enthusiasm for sports development. He criticized the previous BRS government for sanctioning small amounts of ₹1 lakh and ₹2 lakh, which were reportedly not released.

Goud commended athletes from Nizamabad, including boxers Nikhat Zareen, mountaineer Malavath Purna, and athlete Vennela Sandhya, for bringing honor to the district and state by representing India on the global stage. His goal was to improve facilities and encourage athletes, ultimately positioning Telangana as a national leader in sports.