Roja releases ‘Aadudam Andhra’ kit, brochure
The Hindu
Minister R.K. Roja announces novel sports festival "Aadudam Andhra" to promote sports spirit among youth in AP. 5 lakh people registered in 72 hrs on website. 15+ age elig. to participate. 3 lakh matches in 50 days. Visit website or call 1902 for more info.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement R.K. Roja on Friday said the novel sports festival “Aadudam Andhra” was designed to promote the spirit of sports among youth in the State.
Speaking after releasing the kit, video and brochure of “Aadudam Andhra”, at a media conference, the Minister said this unique festival, scheduled to take place from December 15, 2023 to February 3, 2024 in five sports — Cricket, volleyball, badminton, kabaddi and kho-kho-at village, ward, mandal, constituency, district and State levels, would witness conduct of 3 lakh matches in a span of 50 days.
Ms. Roja said the public response was overwhelming to the event, as 5 lakh people had registered in just 72 hours on the “Aadudam Andhra” website, which was opened for the public on November 27. She said people interested in participating could visit the website https://aadudamandhra.ap.gov.in or call 1902 or contact the nearest village secretariat. Only those above 15 years of age were eligible to participate in the games, she added.
Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh Chairman Byreddy Siddhartha Reddy, Managing Director Dhyan Chandra and Sports Secretary P. S. Pradyumna were present.
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