Kapil Dev meets Telangana CM, extends support for proposed sports university

New Delhi: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his official residence in New Delhi on Monday and extended support for the state’s initiatives for sports development.

“The two explored avenues to promote sports education and related infrastructure development in the state,” according to an official statement.

During the meeting, Reddy briefed the legendary cricketer about his government’s plan to establish a Young India Sports University and outlined the comprehensive efforts to promote sports infrastructure and talent across the state.

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The chief minister also shared insights from his recent visits to sports institutions in South Korea and other countries, along with his discussions with international sports experts and officials.

Impressed by the vision, Dev expressed interest in partnering with the Telangana government in transforming the state’s sports ecosystem, the statement said.

Met legend of Indian cricket and the Captain who won 1983 World Cup Shri Kapil Dev Ji who was delighted when I discussed #YoungIndiaSportsUniversity being established in #Hyderabad

He was keen to not only in becoming a part of our mission to set up #YISU but also to help us… pic.twitter.com/853GqhkeaU

— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) July 7, 2025

He assured Reddy of his support in making the proposed sports university successful and contributing to broader initiatives to nurture sporting talent.

Special Secretary to the Chief Minister Ajit Reddy and Secretary for Coordination of Central Schemes Dr Gaurav Uppal were also present during the meeting.

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