Overview
Sport at The Apollo University is fantastic because of the huge variety of opportunities for everyone taking part. Students at The Apollo University are free to find a level that suits them and train under a sports coach or find friends who are at a similar level. The department strives to inculcate appropriate values and qualities required to develop sports persons and physical education professionals at various levels. The main objective of the Directorate of Sports is to foster sportsman spirit, inculcating a sense of discipline, co-operation, social harmony, integrity and fitness among the players. Directorate of Sports feels concerned about the health and fitness of The Apollo University employees also and organises a physical fitness festival for them every year. Employees participate in various games, including Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Cricket, Tug of War, and Athletics. The participation of the University employees is always encouraging. It has proved to be a very useful scheme for the University employees.
Dr. Y. Dilip Kumar
Assistant Director, Directorate of Physical Education
The Apollo University, Chittoor Mr. Y. Dilip Kumar is a Physical Education and Sports professional with 12 years of teaching, coaching, and academic experience, specializing in Physical Education, Hockey, Sports Training, and Yoga. He holds a B.A., B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., APSET qualification, and a PG Diploma in Yoga, and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
He has served in various academic and professional capacities, including Physical Director, Hockey Coach, Lecturer in Physical Education, and Academic Consultant at reputed institutions such as Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Sri Venkateswara University, and Sesha Chala Venkata Subbaiah College of B.P.Ed. His academic and professional interests include sports performance, aerobic and resistance training, agility, cardiorespiratory endurance, and hockey-specific fitness.
Mr. Dilip Kumar has participated in and presented research at several national and international conferences, with research focusing particularly on the effects of aerobic, resistance, and varied-intensity training on hockey players. His research article on “Effect of Varied Intensity Aerobic Exercises on Selected Speed and Agility Variables among School Level Hockey Players” was published in the International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health in 2026.
A former competitive hockey player, he has represented Andhra Pradesh at the National Under-19 Hockey Tournament and Sri Venkateswara University in South Zone and All-India Inter-University Hockey competitions, including securing 4th place in the South Zone Inter-University Men’s Hockey Tournament.
At The Apollo University, he contributes to the promotion of sports, physical fitness, wellness, and student participation in competitive athletics, supporting the University’s commitment to holistic student development.
Mrs. P. Sumalatha
Assistant Director, Directorate of Physical Education
Ms. P. Sumalatha is a Physical Education professional with expertise in Basketball, Sports Training, and Physical Fitness Education. She holds a B.Com and M.Com, along with professional qualifications including B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., and NSNIS (Basketball – C Grade) from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
She has over three years of experience as a Physical Director, having served at institutions such as Sri Venkateswara Group of Schools and Spring Dale Public School, Mangalam, Tirupati. Her areas of interest include sports performance, fitness training, talent identification, and basketball coaching.
An accomplished sportsperson, Ms. Sumalatha secured a Bronze Medal in the National Softball Championship, representing Andhra Pradesh, and a Silver Medal in the State Level Softball Championship, representing Chittoor District. She also represented Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, and Kannur University in AIU Inter-University Basketball Tournaments.
She has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting research on topics related to physical fitness, plyometric training, and sports performance enhancement. She also attended an international workshop on Talent Identification in Sports.
At The Apollo University, Ms. Sumalatha contributes to the promotion of physical fitness, sports excellence, student wellness, and competitive athletics, fostering holistic development among students through sports and recreational activities.
Shot Put
At The Apollo University, the spirit of sportsmanship extends to dynamic sports like shot put. The combination of fitness required for shot put includes muscular strength and, specifically, explosive strength. Explosive strength is the ability to use our muscles to produce very rapid movements. This is sometimes known as power and is a combination of
Volleyball
Volleyball is a very popular team sport. It is physically demanding and requires skill along with athleticism for players to succeed. It is also an entertaining game, and many athletes choose it for the opportunity to stay active and connect with people. It helps develop different values, physical activity, social interaction, improved decision-making, and coordination.
Cricket
Cricket reigns supreme as the most popular pursuit on the Apollo University’s sprawling sports complex. Within this esteemed institution, a well-balanced cricket team stands tall, boasting an illustrious history of fierce competition. Each year, the university’s cricket team participates in inter and intra-university tournaments, pitting their skills against other worthy opponents. It is during these
Table Tennis
Table tennis is a very popular Olympic sport that is also social and requires major components of fitness at the highest level, including speed, strength, power, endurance, and agility. Echoes of rapid-fire volleys resound across the university’s sprawling sports complex as students play table tennis on campus. The Apollo University also has a table tennis
Basketball
Basketball is a dynamic sport that builds stamina through the short sprints required for running up and down the court. Movements specific to basketball, such as jumping to take a shot or grabbing a rebound, require frequent muscle contraction, which can build muscular endurance. You can play basketball with a playful or competitive spirit. Either
Kabbadi
Kabaddi is an outdoor team sport that requires stamina, mental and physical skills, extraordinary reflexes, and exceptional eye-hand-leg coordination. The ancient Indian sport of Kabaddi also takes centre stage at The Apollo University, Hyderabad. With a formidable team of talented players, the university has a rich history of success in various inter and intra-university tournaments.