Hyderabad, Mar 24 (TNT): Telangana Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari on Tuesday said the CM Cup competitions will continue as an ongoing annual initiative to identify and nurture sporting talent across the state.
Speaking at the state-level closing ceremony of the second phase of CM Cup competitions held at LB Indoor Stadium here, Srihari said the event was aimed at discovering “hidden gems” from across Telangana and providing them with opportunities to excel.
He said the competitions are being conducted in two phases to identify talented sportspersons and will be continued every year as a sustained talent development programme.
Emphasising the importance of dedication, Srihari said success in sports requires both government support and the perseverance of athletes.
He urged young sportspersons to draw inspiration from players like Saina Nehwal.
The Minister added that participants of the CM Cup would be provided special training in sports schools and academies, wherever required.
Sports Authority Chairman Shivasena Reddy said the initiative would continue as a structured effort to identify and encourage disciplined athletes across the state.
State Government Sports Advisor A.P. Jitender Reddy said the success of the event was due to the active participation of sports associations and coordination among various government departments.
Managing Director Sony Baladevi said around 5.4 lakh athletes registered online for the CM Cup, and their data is being compiled to support future sports development initiatives.
In the overall standings, the combined Adilabad district team emerged as champions, followed by Rangareddy district in second place and Karimnagar district in third.
The Minister, along with other dignitaries, distributed trophies to the winners and honoured organisations that contributed to the successful conduct of the event.
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