A mother from Uppal, Hyderabad was looking for summer activities for her 10-year-old son during school vacation.
Private sports academies were charging ₹8,000-15,000 for the summer.
A neighbour told her: “GHMC Sports Summer Camp — free coaching, near your home, 6 AM to 8 AM.“
She registered at sports.ghmc.gov.in. Found a centre 500 meters from home. Son enrolled in cricket and swimming.
37 days. Professional coaches. Zero fees.
“ఉచితంగా క్రికెట్ నేర్చుకున్నాడు — GHMC స్పోర్ట్స్ కేంప్లో।” (Learned cricket for free — in GHMC Sports Camp.)
GHMC Sports — Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation manages one of India’s largest urban sports infrastructure. 12 sports complexes, 7 swimming pools, 521 playgrounds — and every summer — free coaching camps across 752 centres.
💡 Quick Answer: GHMC Sports Portal: 👉 sports.ghmc.gov.in Summer Camp Registration: sports.ghmc.gov.in → New Registration Summer Camp 2026: April 25 – May 31, 2026 | 6 AM – 8 AM Helpline: 040-21111111 (GHMC main)
⚡ 2026 Summer Camp Key Details: ✅ 752 centres across Hyderabad ✅ 44 sports — cricket, football, swimming, archery, martial arts + more ✅ FREE coaching — government initiative ✅ Age: 6 to 16 years ✅ Timing: 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM daily ✅ Gachibowli Swimming — Limited seats open — register now!
GHMC Sports Infrastructure — What’s Available
| Facility | Count |
|---|---|
| Sports Complexes | 12 |
| Swimming Pools | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 521+ |
| Summer Camp Centres | 752 |
| Coaches (including Olympians) | 1,800+ |
Summer Camp 2026 — Complete Details
GHMC Summer Coaching Camps 2026:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Start Date | April 25, 2026 |
| End Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Duration | 37 days |
| Timing | 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM daily |
| Age Group | 6 to 16 years |
| Fee | FREE |
| Centres | 752 across Hyderabad |
| Sports | 44 disciplines |
Schedule:
- Equipment distribution: April 20 (all 6 GHMC zones)
- Inaugural sessions: April 25 – May 1
- Sports Quiz: May 5 – 11 (zone-wise)
- Inter-centre Tournaments: May 18 – 23
44 Sports Available — Complete List
Team Sports: Cricket, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Netball, Throwball, Kabaddi
Individual Sports: Swimming, Athletics, Cycling, Archery, Tennis, Roller Skating, Badminton
Martial Arts: Taekwondo, Judo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Wushu, Muay Thai, Indian Wrestling
Unique/Traditional: Sepaktakraw, Malkhamb, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Silambam
Online Registration — Summer Camp
Step 1: 👉 sports.ghmc.gov.in
Step 2: Homepage → “New Registration”
Step 3: Fill details:
- Child’s name + age (6-16 years)
- Parent/Guardian name
- Mobile number
- Address + Zone
Step 4: Select:
- Sport (choose from 44 options)
- Preferred Centre (nearest to your area)
Step 5: Submit → Registration confirmed
Step 6: Report to centre on April 25 at 6 AM
⚡ Limited seats per centre. Register early — popular sports like cricket and swimming fill up fast.
GHMC Swimming Pools — Locations & Details
7 GHMC Swimming Pools in Hyderabad:
| Pool | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| MCH Swimming Pool | Near Parade Ground, Secunderabad | 50-metre lanes, ₹500/month coaching |
| Gachibowli Stadium Pool | Gachibowli | Limited seats — register at sports.ghmc.gov.in |
| Amberpet Swimming Pool | Amberpet | Available for public |
| Uppal Sports Complex | Uppal | Complex + pool |
| Moghalpura Sports Complex | Moghalpura | Complex facility |
| LB Nagar Complex | LB Nagar | Zone facility |
| Kukatpally Zone Pool | Kukatpally | Zone facility |
Swimming Pool — Fees & Timings
MCH Swimming Pool (Secunderabad) — Most Popular:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Parade Ground Metro Station |
| Pool size | 50-metre, 4 to 7.5 ft depth |
| Monthly fee | ~₹500 (very nominal vs private) |
| Batches | Morning + Evening |
| Coaching | Available — professional coaches |
| Changing rooms | Separate for men + women |
⚡ ₹500/month at GHMC vs ₹3,000-8,000 at private pools — same quality coaching.
Slot Booking — Sports Complexes
Book your sport slot at GHMC complexes:
Step 1: sports.ghmc.gov.in → Login (existing user)
Step 2: Dashboard → “Slot Booking”
Step 3: Select:
- Sports Complex / Pool
- Sport / Activity
- Date + Time slot
Step 4: Confirm booking → Reference number
Step 5: Visit at booked time
GHMC Sports Login — Existing Users
Step 1: 👉 sports.ghmc.gov.in
Step 2: “Login” button click करें
Step 3: Mobile Number + Password → Login
Step 4: Dashboard:
- My registrations
- Slot bookings
- Activity history
- Upcoming events
Forgot password: sports.ghmc.gov.in → Login → “Forgot Password” → Mobile OTP → Reset
Zone-wise Summer Camp Centres — Find Nearest
Hyderabad divided into 6 GHMC Zones:
| Zone | Areas | Major Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Charminar Zone | Old City, Falaknuma | Moghalpura Sports Complex |
| LB Nagar Zone | LB Nagar, Vanasthalipuram | GHMC Uppal Stadium |
| Serilingampally Zone | Gachibowli, Kondapur, Miyapur | Gachibowli Stadium |
| Secunderabad Zone | Secunderabad, Trimulgherry | MCH Swimming Pool |
| Kukatpally Zone | KPHB, Kukatpally, Alwal | Kukatpally Complex |
| Khairatabad Zone | Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills | Marredpally Playground |
Find your nearest centre: ghmc.gov.in → Summercamplist.aspx → Zone select → Centres list
Common Questions & Answers
GHMC Summer Camp ki fees kitni hai? ZERO — completely free government initiative. No registration fee, no coaching fee.
Age limit kya hai? 6 to 16 years — school children.
Camp kab se kab tak hai? April 25 to May 31, 2026 — 37 days. Timing: 6 AM to 8 AM daily.
Swimming pool booking kaise karein? sports.ghmc.gov.in → Login → Slot Booking → Pool select → Date/time → Confirm.
Official Links
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| GHMC Sports Portal | sports.ghmc.gov.in |
| New Registration | sports.ghmc.gov.in/Login/NewRegistration |
| Summer Camp List | ghmc.gov.in/Summercamplist.aspx |
| GHMC Sports Info | ghmc.gov.in/Sports.aspx |
| GHMC Helpline | 040-21111111 |
Frequently Asked Questions
GHMC sports camp 2026 registration kaise karein? (GHMC స్పోర్ట్స్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్) sports.ghmc.gov.in → New Registration → Child details + age + sport + centre → Submit → Report April 25 at 6 AM.
GHMC swimming pool near me — kahan hai? Secunderabad MCH pool (Parade Ground), Gachibowli Stadium pool, Amberpet pool — 7 pools total. sports.ghmc.gov.in → Slot Booking → Pool location select.
GHMC summer camp free hai? Haan — completely free. Government initiative for school children aged 6-16. 44 sports available.
GHMC sports login kaise karein? sports.ghmc.gov.in → Login → Mobile + Password → Dashboard.
MCH swimming pool ki fees kitni hai? Approximately ₹500/month — very nominal compared to private pools (₹3,000-8,000).
Camp mein swimming bhi hai? Haan — swimming ek sports option hai. Gachibowli stadium mein swimming limited seats hain — jaldi register karein.
Final Note
That Uppal child — enrolled in cricket and swimming. 37 days. Professional coaches. Zero cost.
“ఉచితంగా క్రికెట్ నేర్చుకున్నాడు — GHMC స్పోర్ట్స్ కేంప్లో।” (Learned cricket for free — in GHMC Sports Camp.)
If you have children aged 6-16 in Hyderabad:
- sports.ghmc.gov.in → Register now
- Choose sport from 44 options
- Find nearest centre from 752 locations
- Report April 25, 6 AM — completely free
Based on official information from sports.ghmc.gov.in, ghmc.gov.in and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Camp dates, seat availability and fees may change — verify at official portal. Last updated: May 2026.