Daijiworld Media Network- Mangalore (SN/SP)

Mangalore, Nov 8: The Mysore zone level inter-collegiate men's Kabaddi Tournament of  Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences ,  organized by Netaji Nursing College  in  Mannagudde in the city,  was held at Mangala Stadium here on Thursday November 6.

Speaking on the occasion after inaugurating the tournament, international Kabaddi referee  Premnat Ullal said, that Kabaddi is the  game which has always maintained India's dignity in the field of sports, at the global level.

Kabaddi has a history of  over 4,000 years. It has gained recognition at the  international level as well.  Efforts are on towards including Kabaddi as one of the sports in Olympic games. Institutions and organizations should encourage it  and make it popular among more and more people of the country, he said.

President of Premakanti Education and Endowment  Foundation Prof A M Premalata presided over the occasion.

Sudhir Prasad Shetty was the chief guest. Principal of college Prof Ravindra, senate member of University Dr Bharat Shetty, member of executive committee of  the institute  Ratnakanti Shetty, Devisharan Shetty and Harikiran Shetty were present.

Jelphy Jos compered the programme  and Dr Shivasharan Shetty welcomed the gathering.