Efforts under way to develop sports sector in Kurnool, says Bharath

14 Nov 2026, 08:50 PM 2 min read

KURNOOL Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta said it was a moment of pride that students from Kurnool performed exceptionally in the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships held in Scotland recently. He added that their success on an international platform has brought immense joy and honour to the people of the district. Felicitating the students from Kurnool at the Outdoor Stadium here on Saturday, Mr.

Bharath said that India won a total of 23 medals at the Commonwealth Karate Championships, with three of those coming from Andhra Pradesh. He said that Hemanth Kumar Reddy from Kurnool won a gold medal and commended another athlete, Dinesh, for securing a bronze medal. The Minister further stated that he had arranged a special appointment for the athletes with Chief Minister N.

Chandrababu Naidu in order to ensure that their achievements were brought to his attention. He added that the Chief Minister personally spoke with the athletes and congratulated them on their achievements. The Minister said he was also working to ensure that the athlete who won the gold medal received the prize money due from the state government. He added that the certificates earned by athletes for winning medals at the international level could also prove beneficial for future government job opportunities.

He urged students to pay special attention to sports alongside studies, asking them to move ahead with consistent practice, discipline, and determination. He encouraged other students to draw inspiration from the athletes and excel in sports as well. The Minister added that significant efforts were being made to develop the sports sector in Kurnool, with specific measures being taken to provide better facilities for athletes.

Mr. Bharath also commended karate coach P. Jagadish Kumar, praising his hard work and dedication, which contributed to the students’ success. The event was attended by senior karate masters including Harish, Ramana, Munaf, Rambabu, and Surendra Chinna.