State Sports MinisterM Srinivasa Raosaid that AP has a vast coastline in the country and is comfortable for water sports training. He urged the central government to allot the necessary budget to create basic facilities for the sports and also encourage the sportsmen under the Khelo India Scheme.

Around 90% of works of Rs. 6 crore Multipurpose Indoor stadium in Vizianagaram and 98% works of Rs. 8 crore Multipurpose Sports Complex were completed. Another project of Rs. 4.5 crore multipurpose indoor hall is at the basement level.

TheSports Authority of Andhra Pradesh(SAAP) has sent the proposals for 13 Khelo India centers in all 13 districts as per the central government’s new guidelines.
The state would host 38 sports tournaments for under 14, 17, and 19 in 2021-22 as part of the School Games Federation of India.