KARIMNAGAR, OCT.27 : The Khelo India Under-17 Boys and Girls Volleyball Selection Trials for the erstwhile United Karimnagar District were successfully conducted on Wednesday at the Ambedkar Stadium. Organized under the supervision of 2002 Arjuna Awardee V. Ravikanth Reddy, the event aimed to identify promising young athletes from rural and urban areas to represent the region at the upcoming state-level competitions.
The selection process was conducted under the guidance of the ad-hoc committee, with active participation from key organizers and sports officials, including Padala Ajay Goud, Radhakrishna Reddy, Pamu Satyam, Arif, Sampath, Srinath Reddy, Tagore, and Physical Director Ramakrishna. The officials meticulously evaluated the technical skills, physical fitness, and teamwork of participating boys and girls across various trial matches throughout the day.
Through these rigorous trials, a group of talented young volleyball players was selected to compete in the prestigious Khelo India State-Level Tournament, scheduled to take place at the L.B. Stadium in Hyderabad. To support the young contenders coming from various parts of the district, the organizers arranged complimentary breakfast and lunch facilities at the venue.
Speaking on the occasion, the organizers emphasized that the primary objective of the initiative is to uncover hidden athletic talent in rural areas and provide promising sportspersons with a structured platform to demonstrate their capabilities at higher levels. The event concluded with officials encouraging the selected players to perform exceedingly well at the state championship and bring laurels to the region.
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