The 4th National Floor Curling Championship, held over the past three days in Nandyal, concluded on Monday with great enthusiasm. The national-level tournament was organized at the Sri Ramakrishna PG College grounds from June 6 to June 8. The Andhra Pradesh team delivered an outstanding performance and emerged as the Overall Champions, securing first place.

Teams from various states competed fiercely throughout the tournament. The final standings were as follows:

• Overall Champions (1st Place): Andhra Pradesh 🥇
• 2nd Place: Maharashtra 🥈
• 3rd Place: Puducherry 🥉

Selection for Beijing International Championship

A total of 20 boys and girls who showcased exceptional talent and emerged as winners in the national championship have been selected to represent India at the prestigious International Floor Curling Championship to be held in Beijing, China.

The closing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Sri Ramakrishna Reddy, Chairman of Sri Ramakrishna Educational Institutions; Dr. Dastagiri Reddy, Chairman of Sri Guru Raghavendra Olympiad Coaching Centre; and prominent leader Sri Chalam Babu.

Also present were Fazil Rehman, In-charge President of the Curling Federation of India (CFI); Yakub, General Secretary; Smt. Venkateswaramma, President of the State Floor Curling Association; representatives P.K. Reddy, Nagaraju, Konda Reddy, and Sushanth; S. Sudhakar, Head of Shanthiniketan Educational Institutions; Nimmakayala Sudhakar, BJP District Secretary; and several other dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guests said that successfully hosting a national-level championship in Nandyal was a matter of great pride. They emphasized that sports help instill discipline, focus, and determination among youth. They congratulated the winners and wished the athletes selected for the Beijing international championship success in bringing glory to both the state and the nation.

The event concluded with the presentation of trophies and certificates of appreciation to the winners.