Hyderabad, March 25 -- Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday said sports play a vital role not only in physical fitness but also in personality development, discipline, and effective policing.
He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 74th B.N. Mullick All India Police Football Championship 2025-26 at the Gachibowli Stadium here as the chief guest.
Recalling his tenure as Sports Minister in Uttar Pradesh, the Governor said it was encouraging to see police personnel from across the country come together, setting aside their uniforms to participate in the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. He expressed hope that the participation of women police personnel would increase further in future, strengthening inclusivity i...