Kurnool: Rayalaseema University Vice-Chancellor Prof V Venkat Basava Rao congratulated Dr KV Shiva Kishore, Assistant Director of Physical Education, on his appointment as an observer for the Women’s West Zone Inter-University Hockey Championship by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

The championship will be held at the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur from November 2 to 5, 2026.

Dr Shiva Kishore’s appointment to this prestigious national-level responsibility recognises his expertise, experience and contributions to sports administration. As an AIU observer, he will be responsible for ensuring fairness, transparency and sportsmanship during the championship, besides monitoring compliance with AIU regulations.

Congratulating him on the achievement on Tuesday, Prof V Venkat Basava Rao expressed confidence that Dr Shiva Kishore would discharge his responsibilities efficiently and bring further recognition to Rayalaseema University.

He stated that the appointment was a matter of pride for the university and reflected its commitment to promoting excellence and talent in sports and sports administration.