GHMC Sports Meet 2026 begins in Hyderabad with 400 employees participating
Hyderabad: The GHMC Sports Meet 2026 began at Victory Playground (VPG), Chaderghat, on Monday, with 400 municipal employees registered to compete in 11 sporting events.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner inaugurated the five-day sports meet, which will continue until November 6. The competitions will take place separately for men and women at three venues across Hyderabad.
The inauguration was attended by the Additional Commissioner (Sports), Additional Commissioner (Revenue and Election), Additional Superintendent of Police (Vigilance) and Deputy Commissioners.
GHMC Sports Meet 2026 to feature 11 events
The GHMC Sports Meet 2026 will include 11 sporting events for municipal employees and staff members from November 2 to 6. According to the schedule, cricket matches began at the DRF Cricket Ground in Nagole on November 2. The matches will continue at the same venue until November 6.
Meanwhile, badminton competitions will take place at Katedan Sports Complex, Aramghar, on November 3. The remaining sporting events will be held at Victory Playground, Chaderghat, from November 4 to 6.
A total of 400 employees and staff members registered for the competitions. The civic body arranged separate competitions for male and female participants. The five-day programme will bring together GHMC personnel through sporting activities at the designated venues.
Commissioner stresses fitness at GHMC Sports Meet 2026
Addressing participants at the GHMC Sports Meet 2026, the Commissioner encouraged employees to make sports part of their daily routines. He said regular participation in sports and physical activities helped employees maintain good health and improve physical fitness.
Additionally, he highlighted the role of sports in reducing stress and improving workplace efficiency and productivity. The Commissioner urged employees and staff members to participate actively in the competitions rather than treat physical activity as an occasional exercise.
He also assured participants that GHMC would develop playgrounds and improve sporting activities. The Commissioner wished all participants success in their respective competitions.
He called upon employees to compete with enthusiasm, team spirit and sportsmanship throughout the five-day event. The GHMC Sports Meet 2026 will conclude on November 6, following the scheduled competitions at Chaderghat and Nagole.