New Delhi /Hyderabad, July 7 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya to host the 2026 edition of the Khelo India Games in Telangana.

The CM made the request during a meeting at the Union Minister's official residence in Delhi on Monday.

During the interaction, Revanth Reddy proposed that Telangana also be considered as a venue for other major sporting events, including national and international competitions.

He requested the Centre's support in the form of financial assistance and policy decisions aimed at boosting sports development in the state.

The Chief Minister submitted a proposal seeking an allocation of Rs 100 crore under the Khelo India initiative for t...