Telangana short-track speed skater Pranav Madav Surapaneni met SATG officials after winning one silver and two bronze medals at the Asian Short Track Championship. Having met the Senior World Tour qualifying standard, he is now targeting the 2030 Winter Olympics
Published Date – 31 August 2026, 08:13 PM
Hyderabad: Telangana’s promising short-track speed skater and national gold medallist, Pranav Madav Surapaneni, met Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director Dr A Sonibala Devi, IFS, and Chairman K Shiv Sena Reddy here on Monday.
Pranav recently put up an impressive performance at the Asian Short Track Championship 2026, winning one silver and two bronze medals and adding another major international achievement to his growing sporting career. He has also established himself as one of India’s leading short-track skaters by winning gold medals in multiple categories at the National Championships.
Pranav informed the SATG leadership about his upcoming international competitions, training requirements and long-term sporting goals.
Significantly, Pranav is among the Indian skaters who have achieved the qualifying standard for the Senior World Tour, an important part of the international pathway towards qualification for the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Sonibala Devi enquired in detail about Pranav’s coaching programme, training schedule, international exposure, practice facilities, upcoming competitions and overall requirements for continuing his international career. She also sought details regarding the support required for his high-level training and participation in international events.
The SATG Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director assured Pranav and his family that his case would be considered for financial assistance under the new Telangana Sports Policy, subject to the applicable policy provisions and procedures.
SATG Chairman Shiv Sena Reddy also appreciated Pranav’s achievements and encouraged him to continue working hard towards achieving higher international goals.
The Chairman further assured that the matter would be taken forward for providing financial support under the new sports policy, with the objective of encouraging talented athletes from Telangana who are bringing recognition to the State and the country.
Pranav expressed his gratitude to the SATG leadership for their positive response and encouragement. He also thanked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his vision and leadership in strengthening sports development in Telangana and promoting a sports-friendly environment under the new Telangana Sports Policy.
With continued international training and competition exposure, Pranav Madav Surapaneni is aiming to establish himself among India’s leading short-track speed skaters and pursue his dream of representing India at the 2030 Winter Olympics.
