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Mangaluru: Kabaddi Championship for physically challenged on Dec 15 and 16

  •   Wed, Nov 21 2018 01:36:40 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Nov 21: Maatru Prathishtana in association with Karnataka State physically challenged Kabaddi association will organise the first national men's Kabaddi Championship for physically challenged on December 15 and 16 at Mangala Stadium. For the first time national teams will participate in the tournament here.

At a press meet held on Wednesday November 21, Basuru Rajeev Shetty, chairman, Indian Red Cross Soceity said, “Teams from West Bengal, Jharkand, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakand, Rajasthan, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka will take part in this two-day tournament.”

The tournament will be held in association with Karnataka state physically challenged Kabaddi association and Maatru Prathishtana with the sole intention of promoting the hidden talents of the physically challenged sportspersons in India.

The Maatru Prathishtana is a registered and government of Karnataka recognized organisation working for empowerment of persons with disabilities. The organisation supports various activities which mainstream them and special focus is given to persons with disabilities from rural areas.

“This is a unique event and for the first time is being held at national level. This year's entry is given to only men. Based on the response this year, we will include women's team also in the coming days. The teams participating in this tournament need not pay anything. The winners and runners-up team will get cash prizes,” he added.

Daijiworld.com is the media partner for the event.

Mahesh Gowda, president, Matru Pratishtana, Shantharama Shetty, Pradeep D Souza were present.

In view of the huge expenses involved in organising this mega event, daijiworld readers are requested to support the tournament send in their contribution to the following bank account.

Account Name: Maatru Pratishtana
Bank: Kotak Mahindra
Branch: Rajajinagar, Bengaluru
Account No. 2012362473
IFSC Code:KKBK0008078

This is a noble cause, which has to be supported by all for the benefit of physically-challenged.

For all details one may contact Mahesh, president, Maatru Pratishtana (mob7406365655) or by email to maatrupratishtana@gmail.com
  

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  • Shiva, Bangalore

    Thu, Nov 22 2018

    It's an amazing initiative and people should come forward to support such events.... Good luck to organisers.

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  • Kumar, Bangalore

    Thu, Nov 22 2018

    Very nice championship

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  • Darwin Moses, Bangalore

    Thu, Nov 22 2018

    Great initiative !!! It's not easy to bring all the state players together in a platform to exhibit the hidden talents and congrats to the organisers, have been part of the other initiatives organised by Matru Prathistana which mainstream's persons persons with disabilities. Congrats and all the very best for the event

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  • Leslie, Kulshekar / Dubai

    Wed, Nov 21 2018

    Very good initiative , wish you all the best for the event and hope it will continue in the future and also others will follow soon . i think it is a good step in the right direction , we need to create more awareness through program like this , inclusion is only way forward and every member of the society irrespective caste creed to should follow this
    I really y proud of this
    Regards
    Leslie

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Wed, Nov 21 2018

    Physically challenged should be awarded with government sector jobs or some government scheme.why they can't spare even physically challenged men's for their own entertainment.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Wed, Nov 21 2018

    Good event indeed and we do wish all the best for the proposed Kabaddi Championship.

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