Free Coaching for eligible students and meritorious sportspersons

The Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) has decided in principle to constitute a committee to review its recently revised sports coaching fee structure, following feedback from athletes and parents. The decision was taken at a review meeting held at LB Stadium, chaired by SATG Chairman K. Shiva Sena Reddy and Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director A. Sonibala Devi. Clarifying the controversy over the fee revision, SATG said the new Government Order (GO) would enable more than 42% of trainees to avail themselves of free coaching. However, unlike the earlier fee structure, the new GO provides for free coaching based on students' educational and economic backgrounds, SATG said. Mr. Shiva Sena Reddy said students studying in government and aided schools would be provided free coaching. Students in private schools whose annual tuition fee is up to ₹35,000 would also be eligible. Sportspersons who have represented Telangana in recognised competitions and above would continue to have free access to practice facilities in their respective disciplines during the relevant calendar year. The Authority cited trainee data from its facilities to underline the extent of free coaching under the revised GO. At the KVBR Indoor Stadium, 57% of trainees across 10 disciplines would receive free coaching, while the figure was 65% at Gymkhana Grounds and 88% at the Hussain Sagar Water Sports Training Centre. All trainees enrolled in kayaking and canoeing would be eligible for free coaching. At the Osmania University Cycling Velodrome, 57% of trainees would receive free coaching, while the corresponding figures were around 42% at LB Stadium and 35% at GMC Balayogi Stadium. SATG said the proposed committee would examine the revised fee structure in detail and recommend rationalisation wherever necessary. Published- September 08, 2026 09:53 pm IST