Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, unveiled the logo for the 27th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship, set to be held in Bengaluru from 16 November. The launch marks an early milestone in the build-up to one of the country's most prominent inter-service sporting competitions for police personnel.

Launch Ceremony and Key Officials Present

The logo was unveiled at the office of the Director General and Inspector General of Police, in the presence of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. Among those present were Karnataka DGP Dr M.A. Saleem, CID DGP Pranab Mohanty, and Housing Corporation DGP Arun Chakravarthy. The official tournament T-shirt and cap were also launched at the same event.

Kharge on Fitness, Discipline and Police Sport

Addressing the gathering, Kharge stressed the significance of physical fitness, mental resilience, and discipline as core pillars of effective policing. He noted that all three qualities were indispensable for police personnel across ranks.

The Home Minister also spoke of his personal connection with the sport, disclosing that he had represented the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) while serving as Tourism Minister and was subsequently appointed its Vice-President. He currently holds the position of Senior Vice-President of the association.

Hospitality and Organisational Standards

Kharge called upon the police department to ensure the highest standards of hospitality for officers and personnel visiting Bengaluru from other cadres across the country. 'We should ensure that there is no shortcoming in our hospitality towards officers from other cadres. Whatever arrangements are required, we will make them. We will also make arrangements with the support of the KSLTA,' he said.

He also urged the department to study initiatives undertaken by other states to promote sports among police personnel and to submit concrete proposals for strengthening sporting activities within the force. 'If there is a proposal to be made, please submit it. This is my request,' he added.

Chief Minister to Inaugurate the Championship

Kharge confirmed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar would formally inaugurate the championship and expressed confidence that the entire tournament would be conducted successfully. He also said Karnataka should demonstrate its capacity to host major sporting events and hoped that such championships would be held in the state on a regular basis, citing the state's strong track record in various national sporting tournaments.