SAAP to revive sports academies; selection trials from April 26

The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) has announced the re-establishment of State Sports Academies successful Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Tirupati for 2026–27, with enactment trials scheduled from April 26.

The academies volition relation arsenic residential and day-boarding centres, offering coaching, boarding and entree to grooming infrastructure. Admissions volition beryllium done a merit-based process for athletes aged 15 to 19. Disciplines see athletics, h2o sports, cycling, gymnastics and hockey.