Mysore :

Residents of the Kannegowdana Koppal (KG Koppal) and surrounding areas in city were in for wrestling feast as they got an unique opportunity to witness some of the best wrestlers fighting it out at the wrestling court in BGS Stadium during the wrestling competition organised on the occasion of Goddess Chamundeshwari Vardhanti celebrations yesterday.

People gathered in large numbers to witness the fights. Wrestlers various parts of the country to come to participate at the tournament. Pahelwan Karthick Kaate of Davanagere emerged as the winner of Pahelwan Basavaiah Memorial Wrestling competition defeating Maharashtra’s Pahelwan Sachin Chamdwar. Meanwhile, in the other match Pahelwan Nandakumar of Maharashtra won against Pahelwan Vijay Guttal of Kollapur.

Pahelwan Karthick Kaate was awarded with Pahelwan Kannegowda Award, while Pahelwan Nandakumar was awarded with Pahelwan Basavaiah award.

Earlier, wrestling competition was inaugurated by Sri. Somanatha Swamiji, Head, Adichunchanagiri Mutt , Mysore Branch. Former MUDA Chairman L. Nagendra, BB and Sons owner B. Boraiah, JD(S) City President Rajanna and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News  / July 21st, 2014