Sai Varshini Selected For Softball Asia Cup
City police commissioner N. Shwetha congratulated Sai Varshini on Thursday and wished her success at the international level.
HANAMKONDA: Hanamkonda softball player Velpula Sai Varshini has been selected for the Indian Under-15 girls’ softball team and will represent the country at the fifth Under-15 Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2026 in China from October 12 to 18.
City police commissioner N. Shwetha congratulated Sai Varshini on Thursday and wished her success at the international level.
Following the directions of Telangana Softball Association chairman Dr Pilli Sambasiva Rao, Hanamkonda District Softball Association secretary Thabeta Rajender, vice-president Perumandla Sambamurthy, coach Polepaka Vinay and other association representatives met Ms Shwetha at the Police Commissionerate and introduced Sai Varshini.
Shwetha said Sai Varshini’s selection for the Indian team was a matter of pride for Hanamkonda. She appreciated the young player for earning a place in an international competition at an early age and praised the support extended by her parents.
Association representatives briefed the commissioner about Sai Varshini’s sporting journey. The daughter of Anil and Sujatha of Hanamkonda, she is studying Class 8 at Greenwood School. She developed an interest in softball at a young age and has received continuous support from her parents.
Sai Varshini’s father Anil, association representatives and coach also met Ms Shwetha on the occasion.