The GTTCI Trade Chamber marked a significant milestone at the prestigious Telangana Global Rising Summit, where a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed with the Government of Telangana for the development of a world-class International Sports City of Excellence. This initiative stands as one of India’s most transformative ventures in the sphere of global sports infrastructure and innovation.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Chairperson, GTTCI, and the Principal Secretary, Government of Telangana, in the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Anumula Revanth Reddy and Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu Garu. Their gracious blessings and unequivocal assurance of full government support have set a strong foundation for the successful execution of this visionary project.
A Vision for Global Sporting Excellence
As outlined in the MoU, the Sports City will be developed across a minimum of 500 acres, integrating world-class stadiums, high-performance training academies, international event arenas, green mobility solutions, Paralympic manufacturing clusters, cutting-edge sports technology hubs, and advanced sports medicine and rehabilitation centres.
The initiative aligns with Telangana’s forward-looking vision to position the State as a global destination for elite sports, sports-tech innovation, and international tournaments, while catalysing economic growth and employment generation.
Government’s Commitment and Leadership Support
The Hon’ble Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister extended their blessings and full support to the project, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing land, facilitation of clearances, enabling infrastructure, and policy-based incentives to ensure seamless implementation and long-term success.
Their presence at the signing ceremony underscores the State’s dedication to fostering a new era of sports-led development and global collaboration.
GTTCI Leadership and Delegation at the Ceremony
Representing GTTCI at this momentous occasion were:
- Mr. Manav Jaini, Head – Sports Business Innovation & Strategic Alliances
- Mr. Sanjay Kaushik, Global Advisor – Investment & Hospitality
- Ms. Jeeva Bhatt, Head – Corporate Affairs
- Mr. Shubham Gupta, Director
Their participation reaffirmed GTTCI’s comprehensive commitment to delivering global partnerships, investment mobilisation, world-class execution, and long-term strategic vision for the project.
A Project of National and International Significance
The Sports City of Excellence, with an estimated project quantum of INR 10,000 Crores, will:
- Bring global sports science and AI-driven performance technologies to India
- Create state-of-the-art academies for Olympic and emerging sports
- Establish a first-of-its-kind manufacturing hub for sports equipment and Paralympic technologies
- Provide infrastructure capable of hosting mega international events—including future Commonwealth-aligned capabilities
- Develop a sports-led economic cluster with innovation, training, healthcare, and industrial linkages
A Transformative Partnership for the Future
GTTCI expresses deep gratitude to the Government of Telangana for its trust and partnership. This collaboration stands as a powerful example of how forward-looking governance and global institutional expertise can come together to create models of excellence for India and the world.
With this MoU, GTTCI and the Government of Telangana have embarked on a shared mission to redefine the global sports landscape and establish Telangana as a premier international hub for sports, innovation, and human performance.