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[[File:Grand Stand Malakpet 1880.jpg|thumb|The Grand Stand of the [[Hyderabad Race Club|Hyderabad Race Course]], c. 1880s]]
The most popular sports played in [[Hyderabad]]<ref>{{cite news |title=7 famous sports stars from Hyderabad that were not born in the City of Nizams |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/photo-stories/7-famous-sports-stars-from-hyderabad-that-were-not-born-in-the-city-of-nizams-72 |agency=The Hans India}}</ref> are [[cricket]] and [[association football]].<ref name="Novy kapadia">{{cite journal|title=Triumphs and disaster: the story of Indian football, 1889–2000|url=http://pierretristam.com/pdfs/wc10.pdf|last=Kapadia|first=Novy|journal=Soccer and Society|volume=2|issue=2|year=2001|page=19|access-date=3 April 2012|doi=10.1080/714004851|s2cid=145561706}}</ref> At the professional level, the city has hosted national and international sporting events.

The city had produced highest number of Olympian footballers in India. [[Field hockey]] and cricket are popular among the current generation and apart from modern sports the Indian traditional wrestling (known as ''Kushti'' or ''[[Pehlwani]]'') is popular among all group of people in Hyderabad.

==History==
[[File:Pahelwans in Hyderabad, c 1870.jpg|thumb|right|During 1870: Hyderabadi Pahelwans preparing for ''kushti'']]
During the rule of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizams of Hyderabad]], the Nizams as well as the nobility patronized the games. The sixth [[Nizam of Hyderabad|Nizam]], or [[Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI|Asaf Jah VI]] was fond of horse racing and established the [[Hyderabad Race Club]] in 1868.

A [[Paigah family|Paigah]] nobleman, Moin ud-Dowlah established the [[Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament]] in 1930.

Football became the most popular sport in Hyderabad during the "Golden Period" from the 1950s to the 1970s. During this period, Hyderabad-based players formed the nucleus of the [[India national football team|Indian Football Team]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Where is football in Hyderabad?|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-where-is-football-in-hyderabad-1180925|publisher=DNA India|date=31 July 2008|access-date=30 November 2016}}</ref> The prominent players of this time include [[Syed Abdul Rahim]], [[Peter Thangaraj]] and [[Shabbir Ali]].

==Events==
[[File:Yong Ok Jang from the Democratic Peoples Republic Korea and U.S. Army Capt. Randee Farrell fight for possession of the ball during the Military World Games' first women's soccer match in Hyderabad.JPG|thumb|right|A scene from the [[2007 Military World Games]].]]
At the professional level, the city has hosted national and international sports events such as the 2002 [[National Games of India]], the [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]], the [[2004 AP Tourism Hyderabad Open]] women's tennis tournament, the [[2007 Military World Games]], the [[2009 World Badminton Championships]] and the 2009 [[IBSF World Snooker Championship]].

Regular events held in Hyderabad are; [[Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup Tournament]] and [[Deccan Derby]].

==Sports persons==
International-level sportspeople from Hyderabad include: cricketers [[Ghulam Ahmed (cricketer)|Ghulam Ahmed]], [[M. L. Jaisimha]], [[mahesh devnani]], [[Mohammed Azharuddin]], [[V. V. S. Laxman]], [[Venkatapathy Raju]], [[Shivlal Yadav]], [[Arshad Ayub]], [[Syed Abid Ali]], [[Mithali Raj]] and [[Noel David]]; football players [[Syed Abdul Rahim]], [[Syed Khaja Moinuddin]], [[Syed Nayeemuddin]] and [[Shabbir Ali (Footballer)|Shabbir Ali]]; tennis player [[Sania Mirza]]; badminton players [[S. M. Arif]], [[Pullela Gopichand]], [[Saina Nehwal]], [[P. V. Sindhu]], [[Jwala Gutta]] and [[Chetan Anand (badminton)|Chetan Anand]]; hockey players [[Syed Mohammad Hadi]] and [[Mukesh Kumar (hockey)|Mukesh Kumar]]; rifle shooters [[Gagan Narang]] and [[Asher Noria]] and bodybuilder [[Mir Mohtesham Ali Khan]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Remembering unsung heroes|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/07/stories/2002110700970400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030721035504/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/07/stories/2002110700970400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 July 2003|last=Sen Gupta|first=Abhijit|date=7 November 2002|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=25 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Top sporting icons from Hyderabad|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130329/sports-cricket/gallery/top-sporting-icons-hyderabad|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=29 July 2013|access-date=1 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220055117/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130329/sports-cricket/gallery/top-sporting-icons-hyderabad|archive-date=20 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mohtesham Ali wins Musclemania bronze|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2008/nov/24mohtesham-ali-wins-musclemania-bronze.htm|publisher=rediff.com|date=24 November 2008|access-date=1 November 2015}}</ref>

==Sports and Stadiums==

The [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/india.shtml|title=Stadiums in India|publisher=worldstadiums.com|access-date=2011-08-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cricketnext.in.com/news/hyderabad-ipl-team-named-deccan-chargers/30392-13.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304154407/http://cricketnext.in.com/news/hyderabad-ipl-team-named-deccan-chargers/30392-13.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-03-04|title=Hyderabad IPL team named Deccan Chargers|publisher=cricketnext.in|access-date=2011-08-22}}</ref> The new [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]] has a capacity of 55,000 spectators,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/cricket/ipl2011/VenueDetails.aspx?venueid=158|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412225843/http://www.hindustantimes.com/specials/cricket/ipl2011/VenueDetails.aspx?venueid=158|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 April 2011|title=Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium|publisher=Hindustantimes|access-date=6 September 2011}}</ref> including an ultra-modern [[gym]]nasium along with a [[swimming pool]]. It has been recently accorded Test match status by the [[International Cricket Council]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20101111/sports.htm#1|title=Hyderabad test awaits india|work=The Tribune|access-date=10 November 2010}}</ref> and serves as a home ground of [[Hyderabad Cricket Association]].

The [[Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex]] and the [[Gachibowli Athletic Stadium|G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium]] at [[Gachibowli]] are associated specially for [[field hockey|hockey]] and [[association football|football]].<ref name="thehindu_sports1">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/article487883.ece|title=Giving a new dimension to badminton|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=27 June 2010}}</ref> '''SAAP Tennis Complex''' has a central court that holds 4000 spectators and has seven courts with synthetic surface,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saap.in/tenniscomplex.htm|title=SAAP Tennis Complex - Fateh Maidan|publisher=saap.in}}</ref> a sophisticated [[Velodrome]] for cycling at [[Osmania University]].<ref name="thehindu_sports1"/> The [[Saroornagar Indoor Arena]] and The [[Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium|KBR Stadium]] are multi-purpose indoor sports facilities for,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031018/spr-trib.htm#4|title=Disciplines, venues|work=The Tribune|access-date=18 October 2003}}</ref> [[table tennis|ping-pong]], [[basketball]], [[equestrianism]], [[boxing]], [[Powerlifting|weightlifting]], [[gymnastics]], [[archery]], [[sepak takraw]] and [[shooting sports|shooting]]. The Aquatics Complex Stadium at Gachibowli, can host all water sports and synchronized events, with a capacity of 3000 spectators.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/12/12/stories/2002121207032100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030425215136/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/12/12/stories/2002121207032100.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 April 2003|title=Stadium, aquatics complex opened|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=12 December 2002}}</ref> Water games like [[rowing (sport)|rowing]], [[yachting]], [[kayaking]], and [[canoeing]] are conducted at [[Hussain Sagar]] lake. The city also has five [[Go-Karting]] tracks and a [[Paint Ball]] Field.

*'''[[Gachibowli Athletic Stadium]]'''
: This stadium has a capacity of 30,000 spectators. It is an ultra modern stadium with 8 line competition synthetic athletic track and 4-lane synthetic practice track. It uses the latest high-mast lighting for day-night events and provides obstruction-free viewing for all spectators and is a very picturesque stadium amidst breath-taking landscape.

*'''[[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]'''
: This stadium has a capacity of around 5,000 spectators, fully air-conditioned, and a [[multi-purpose stadium]]. It has wooden flooring which is approved by International Federation and is up to DIN standards.

*'''Aquatics Complex'''
: This stadium has a capacity of 2000 spectators, is an aquatic complex for [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[Diving (sport)|diving]], [[water polo]] and synchronized events. It is a temperature controlled pool through modern heating systems and fibre-reinforced polymer filters.

*'''Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex'''
: Located in Gachi Bowli, this sports complex uses a synthetic turf with sophisticated sprinkler system for watering and drainage and has galleries with RC flat slabs and unique suspended steel roof structure. Pavilion housing the Federation Office and amenities including lounges for players, guests and media.

*'''Fateh Maidan Sports Complex'''
: One of the oldest sports establishments of the city, it is located at [[Basheerbagh]] in central [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]]. Literally translated, the name 'Fateh Maidan' means 'victory ground'. It consists of the [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]], the newly constructed ultra-modern SAAP Tennis Complex & a multi-purpose Indoor Stadium among other establishments.

*'''[[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium|The Lal Bahadur Stadium]]'''
: This stadium has a capacity of 25,000 spectators and is equipped with floodlights around the field and provision of internal lights for the spectators. With dimensions 105 m x 70 m field and a {{convert|1|in|mm|adj=on}} grass turf. The Stadium is run by the Sports Authority of Telangana, SAAP, was till recently the main cricket stadium for holding International cricket matches in the city.

*'''SAAP Tennis Complex, Fateh Maidan'''
: This central court has a capacity of 4000 spectators and has a 7 top class synthetic surfaces.

*'''[[G. Bhaskar Rao Indoor Stadium]]'''
: This [[multi-purpose stadium]] has a capacity of 2000 spectators and adopts a world class wooden flooring with temperature control.

*'''Shooting Range, Hyderabad Central University'''
: This is an outdoor [[shooting range]] with a capacity of 600 spectators and facilities for 120 competitors at a time, with facilities for 15 different games at a time using latest [[electronic target]] equipment.

* '''[[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]''' (formerly known as Visaka International Stadium)
: This is an exclusive cricket stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad. It has a capacity of 55,000 spectators and is built over {{convert|16|acre|m2|adj=on}} space. It provides one of the best facilities for the cricketers and best rest rooms in the world. The first match held in this stadium was between South Africa and India

==City based clubs==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Club !! Sport !! League !! Stadium !! Span
|-
| [[Hyderabad cricket team]]
| [[Cricket]]
| [[Ranji Trophy]]/[[Vijay Hazare Trophy]]/[[Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]
| 1934–
|-
| [[Hyderabad women's cricket team]]
| [[Cricket]]
| [[Senior women's one day league]]/[[Senior women's T20 league]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]
| 2006-07 -
|-
| [[Hyderabad Heroes]]
| [[Cricket]]
| [[Indian Cricket League|ICL]]
| [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]]
| 2007–2009
|-
| [[Deccan Chargers]]
(Hyderabad)
| [[Cricket]]
| [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]
| 2008–2012
|-
| [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]]
| [[Cricket]]
| [[Indian Premier League|IPL]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]
| 2013–
|-
| [[Hyderabad Sultans]]
| [[Field hockey]]
| [[Premier Hockey League|PHL]]
| [[Gachibowli Hockey Stadium]]
| 2005–2008
|-
| Hyderabad Chargers
| [[Volleyball]]
| [[Indian Volley League|IVL]]
| [[Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium]]
| 2011
|-
| [[Hyderabad HotShots]]
| [[Badminton]]
| [[Indian Badminton League|IBL]]
| [[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]
| 2013–2015
|-
| [[Hyderabad Aces]]
| [[Tennis]]
| [[Champions Tennis League|CTL]]
| [[Fateh Maidan]]
| 2014–2015
|-
| [[Hyderabad FC]]
| [[Association football|Football]]
| [[Indian Super League]]
| [[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]
| 2019–
|-
| [[Fateh Hyderabad A.F.C]]
| [[Association football|Football]]
| [[I-League 2nd Division]]
| [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]]
| 2015–
|-
| Hyderabad Sky
| [[Basketball]]
| [[UBA Pro Basketball League]]
| [[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]
| 2015–2017
|-
| [[Hyderabad Hunters]]
| [[Badminton]]
| [[Premier Badminton League|PBL]]
| [[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]
| 2016–
|-
| [[Telugu Titans]]
| [[Kabaddi]]
| [[Pro Kabaddi League|PKL]]
| [[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]
| 2015–
|-
| [[Telugu Warriors]]
| [[Cricket]]
| [[Celebrity Cricket League|CCL]]
| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]]
| 2011–
|-
| Hyderabad Kings
| [[Cricket]]
| Telangana Premier League
| [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium]]
| 2016
|-
| Hyderabad Bulls
| [[Kabaddi]]
| Telangana Premier Kabaddi
| [[G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium]]
| 2017–
|-
| Kings Hyderabad
| [[Poker]]
| Poker Sports League
|
| 2017–
|-
| Hyderabad Hustlers
| [[Cue Sports]]
| Indian Cue Masters League
|
| 2017–
|}

==Gallery==

<gallery widths="160px" heights="190px" perrow="4">
File:Gachibowli Outdoor 75.JPG|G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium
File:Gachibowli Outdoor 35.JPG|G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium
File:Gachibowli Indoor 09.JPG|G. M. C. Balayogi SATS Indoor Stadium
File:Gachibowli Swimming 53.JPG|Gachibowli Aquatic Complex
Image:hockystadium.jpg|Swarnandhra Pradesh Sports Complex, Gachibowli
Image:Flagbearers 2003.jpg|A view of the Participants' flag-bearers.
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Sport in Hyderabad, India]]

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