Karnatakas Home Minister Unveils Logo for 27th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship

Bengaluru, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Karnataka’s Home Minister Priyank Kharge unveiled the logo for the 27th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship on November 11, 2026. The championship is set to take place in Bengaluru starting November 16.

The logo was launched in the presence of senior IPS officials at the offices of the Director General of Police (DGP) and Inspector General of Police (IGP). Notable attendees included Karnataka’s DGP Dr. M.A. Salim, DGP CID Pranab Mohanty, and DGP Housing Corporation Arun Chakravarty. During the event, official T-shirts and caps were also introduced.

In his address, Kharge emphasized the importance of physical fitness, mental health, and discipline for police personnel. He noted that these three aspects are vital for effective policing. As a former participant in tennis tournaments, Kharge shared his long-standing connection with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), where he has served in various capacities, including as senior vice president.

Kharge mentioned that police personnel from across the country would participate in the championship. He urged the organizers to ensure the tournament’s success and requested that the police department provide excellent hospitality to visiting officers and personnel from other states.

“We must ensure that there are no shortcomings in the hospitality for officers coming from other cadres. We will make all necessary arrangements,” he stated, adding that the KSLTA would assist in this regard. He expressed his hope that Karnataka would showcase its ability to host sporting events effectively and that such championships would become a regular occurrence in the state.

Highlighting Karnataka’s strong performance in various sports tournaments, Kharge encouraged the police department to study and adopt initiatives from other states that promote sports among police personnel. He called for the department to field teams in national sporting events and urged officials to propose measures to strengthen sports activities within the police force.

“If there are any proposals, please submit them. This is my request,” he said, ensuring that the organization of the championship would be seamless. Kharge announced that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar would inaugurate the championship and expressed confidence that the entire tournament would conclude successfully.