Highlighting challenges faced by athletes, Seethakka said children from economically weaker sections continued to show determination despite limited opportunities.
Warangal: Telangana minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Wednesday said sportspersons from Mulugu were achieving success at state, national and international levels despite coming from remote backgrounds.
She was addressing the Olympic Day Run 2026 held at the Government High School grounds in Mulugu, organised by the International Olympic Committee, Indian Olympic Association and Telangana Olympic Association.
The minister, who attended as chief guest along with district collector Borkhade Hemant Sahadeorao, inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial torch.
She said Mulugu district had produced several sportspersons who brought recognition at various competitive levels. She noted that students from the district had performed well in disciplines such as volleyball and archery, while more youngsters were taking up cricket and other sports.
Highlighting challenges faced by athletes, she said children from economically weaker sections continued to show determination despite limited opportunities.
Announcing infrastructure support, the minister said the state government had sanctioned Rs 4 crore for construction of an athletics stadium in Mulugu to improve training facilities and promote grassroots talent.
She said the government would continue to provide additional infrastructure based on emerging needs.
Urging students to maintain fitness and pursue sports with discipline, she expressed confidence that athletes from the district would achieve greater success.
Superintendent of police Sudhir Ramnath Kekan, library organisation chairman Banoth Ravichander, district educational officer Siddharth Reddy, DSP Ravinder, district athletics association general secretary Pagadala Venkateswara Reddy, physical directors and officials were present.
From a Tribal Hamlet to Rashtrapati Bhavan: The Inspiring Journey of Eflu PhD Scholar Ramavath Munilal
Hyderabad: An interaction with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan has become a milestone in the academic journey of Ramavath Munilal, an English and Foreign Languages University (Eflu) research scholar from a tribal background.
Munilal, a second-year PhD scholar in Media and Communication at Eflu, Hyderabad, participated in a meeting with President Murmu in New Delhi as part of programmes organised by the Union ministry of tribal affairs during the nationwide Janajatiya Garima Utsav and ‘Birsa Lives in New Bharat Week’ celebrations.
Munilal, who comes from a tribal hamlet, described the opportunity as both inspiring and transformative. Interacting with the President and meeting accomplished tribal scholars from different parts of the country strengthened his commitment to academic excellence and community development. He said initiatives taken by the tribal affairs played an important role in motivating students from tribal and marginalised communities to pursue higher education, leadership and public service.
According to Eflu, the experience “reinforced the importance of identity, representation and service,” while encouraging young tribal scholars to aim higher and contribute to the development of their communities and the country.
