Sat Oct 19 12:00:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of the News Article:**
– The Sports Authority of Telangana has leased the Gachibowli Stadium for a musical event by music director Devi Sri Prasad on October 19, disregarding Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s opposition to using stadiums for non-sporting events.
– CM Revanth Reddy previously expressed concerns in the Assembly about the misuse of sports infrastructure for purposes like music launches and weddings, which he believes undermines the ecosystem established by previous administrations.
– He emphasized the importance of maintaining and promoting sports facilities to foster interest among students and athletes.
– Local athletes are frustrated with the leasing decision, fearing it will negatively impact their performance due to the use of the stadium for unrelated activities.
– Gachibowli Stadium was recently renovated for Rs 20 crore, highlighting a conflict between preserving sports integrity and the decision to hold non-sporting events in the facility.
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