Play sports while pursing education, students told

Kurnool: Rajya Sabha member TG Venkatesh has exhorted students to show interest in playing at least one sport while pursuing education. Accompanied by MP Butta Renuka, MLAs Mani Gandhi and Gouru Charitha Reddy, MLC KE Prabhakar, District Collector S Satyanarayana and Municipal Commissioner Dr CB Harinath Reddy, Venkatesh inaugurated 3-day state-level municipal schools sports meet at outdoor stadium here on Friday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Rajya Sabha member stated that participating in sports will not only enhance mental stability but also strengthens a person physically. Butta Renuka gave a call to girl students to take part in sports. Around 1,200 athletes and 200 physical teachers from 13 districts are participating in the sports meet. In the evening, cultural activities have enthralled the onlookers.