National Sports Day celebrated across Telangana - The HinduPublished - August 29, 2026 07:08 pm IST - HYDERABADSports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari and SATG Chairman Shivasena Reddy paying floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue at the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. | Photo Credit: By ArrangementNational Sports Day was celebrated across Telangana on Saturday (August 29), with sporting and related activities organised at all 33 district headquarters and major sports venues in Hyderabad to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.The celebrations were organised under the aegis of the Sports Authority of Telangana at venues, including the Gachibowli Stadium, LB Stadium, KVB Indoor Stadium, Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Cycling Velodrome and Gymkhana Grounds.At the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium, Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue. Sports Authority of Telangana Chairman Shivasena Reddy, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director A. Sonibala Devi, Arjuna Awardee and badminton player Gayatri Gopichand, badminton player Treesa Jolly and athlete Nandini Agasara, besides officials, athletes and coaches, participated in the programme.The Sports Authority of Telangana felicitated Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly in recognition of their achievements and contributions to sports.Later, Mr. Srihari, along with Mr. Sivasena Reddy and Ms. Sonibala Devi, inaugurated the final match of the Major Dhyan Chand Memorial Khelo Telangana Hockey League at the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium.As part of the National Sports Day celebrations, a special edition of the Sundays on Cycling programme will be organised on Sunday at all 33 district headquarters and at various Sports Authority of Telangana venues in Hyderabad.Published - August 29, 2026 07:08 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }