Kakinada: The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Chairman A. Ravinaidu announced that Rajamahendravaram would soon become a "sports hub," with infrastructure developments and multi-sports complexes planned to host the National Games. Ravinaidu, alongside Rajanagaram MLA Bathula Bala Ramakrishna, Rajamahendravaram MLA Adireddy Srinivas, and Rajamahendravaram Rural MLA Gorantla Buchaiah Chowdary, visited and inspected sports complex grounds on Sunday.
He revealed that a multipurpose indoor stadium, sports complexes, and arenas are being developed at a cost of ₹58.5 crore, funded by the Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation, SAAP, and MLA funds.
Ravinaidu praised the state’s sports policy, which he described as the best in the country. He also criticised the previous government for neglecting sports centres and infrastructure projects initiated by the TDP government. The Chairman urged officials to ensure that sports facilities under construction at Nannayya University are completed by March 2025.
University Vice Chancellor Y. Srinivasa Rao was also present at the inspection.
