Cycling tournament for school students gets underway

Senior General Manager of Power Grid Corporation of India for the Southern Region  K Naga Mohana Rao, has emphasised the importance of continuous effort for students to excel in academics, sports, and life. He highlighted perseverance as essential to success, adding that achievements in sports can propel students to higher positions in their careers. Rao urged parents and teachers to encourage students in sports alongside academics, noting that accomplishments at state, national, and international levels can open doors to better opportunities in education and employment.
He shared this message at the inauguration of the School Games Under-14, 17, and 19 Boys’ and Girls’ cycling tournament, held over two days on the six-lane bypass of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in Nunna, Vijayawada Rural Mandal, NTR district. Organised by the School Games Federation Krishna and NTR District units under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and the School Games Federation of Andhra Pradesh (SGFAP), the event saw the participation of around 300 cyclists from all 13 combined districts of Andhra Pradesh. K. Naga Mohana Rao, Vijayawada Rural ZPTC Member K. Suvarna Raju, and other dignitaries flagged off the tournament. Special traffic arrangements were made by NHAI officials, Megha Engineering Company, and local police to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament.
Two gold medals for Krishna on Day 1
Krishna district cyclists excelled on the first day of the competition, securing two gold medals. V. Vennela clinched gold in the Under-14 Girls’ Time Trial category, while K. Charan earned gold in the Boys’ category. Additionally, the Krishna district team claimed a silver and a bronze medal, showcasing their talent in this inter-district event.