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SAAP holds 90th Board meeting, focuses on strengthening sports infra
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SAAP holds 90th Board meeting, focuses on strengthening sports infra

The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) held its 90th Board meeting at its headquarters, with discussions focusing on strengthening sports infrastructure and creating better opportunities for athletes across the state.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 23, 2026
Asian Games Gold: Telugu States celebrate historic win by women cricketers
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Asian Games Gold: Telugu States celebrate historic win by women cricketers

India’s historic gold-medal triumph in women’s cricket at the Asian Games has brought cheer to the Telugu states, with Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Charani and Hyderabad’s Arundhati Reddy playing a part in the title-winning campaign.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 23, 2026
Kerala sports-ech startup Dartle raises $100,000 to expand into US market
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Kerala sports-ech startup Dartle raises $100,000 to expand into US market

Kerala-based sports-technology startup Dartle has raised $100,000 in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), as it prepares to expand its youth-sports technology platform in the United States and strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 21, 2026
F4 Indian Championship returns to Kari Motor Speedway for Round 2
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F4 Indian Championship returns to Kari Motor Speedway for Round 2

The F4 Indian Championship returns to the Kari Motor Speedway (KMS) this weekend for the second round of the 2026 Indian Racing Festival, with young drivers set to compete in three races on September 19 and 20.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 18, 2026
AP govt teacher sets para-swimming record in Lake Bodensee
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AP govt teacher sets para-swimming record in Lake Bodensee

Andhra Pradesh government school teacher and para-swimmer Balaga Ganesh has achieved an international feat by completing a 12-km open-water crossing from Germany to Switzerland in 5 hours, 14 minutes and 13 seconds, without using a wetsuit.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 16, 2026
Nara Lokesh cheers Jyothi Yarraji ahead of Asian Games
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Nara Lokesh cheers Jyothi Yarraji ahead of Asian Games

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has extended his best wishes to star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji as she prepares to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 16, 2026
Andhra’s Dhiraj Bommadevara creates history with Archery World Cup Gold
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Andhra’s Dhiraj Bommadevara creates history with Archery World Cup Gold

Andhra Pradesh-born archer Dhiraj Bommadevara has scripted a historic chapter in Indian sport by becoming the first Indian male archer to win an individual gold medal at the Archery World Cup Final.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 15, 2026
Kerala Cricket League fails to attract crowds
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Kerala Cricket League fails to attract crowds

The third season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) produced several closely fought contests and impressive individual performances, but the quality of cricket did not consistently translate into spectators at Greenfield Stadium in Kariavattom.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 14, 2026
Ajith thanks Vijay for Chennai Motor Sports City plan
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Ajith thanks Vijay for Chennai Motor Sports City plan

Actor and professional racing driver Ajith Kumar has welcomed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s plan to establish a dedicated Motor Sports City in Chennai, calling the initiative a significant step for the development of motorsport in India.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 14, 2026
Raman Subba Row: A Remarkable Journey
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Raman Subba Row: A Remarkable Journey

The story of Raman Subba Row, the England cricketer and administrator whose father hailed from Andhra Pradesh, is a fascinating chapter in the history of English cricket.

By Dakshin Bureau·September 14, 2026
Telugu boy to represent Team USA in Youth Olympics
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Telugu boy to represent Team USA in Youth Olympics

Young badminton player Rithik Rasamsetti has been selected to represent Team USA at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, scheduled to be held in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13, 2026.

By Palwai·September 7, 2026