Kabaddi players cultural ambassadors, says Bangarappa

NT Correspondent

New Delhi: Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa likened Kabaddi players to cultural ambassadors.

He made the comments during the 67th National Under-19 Kabaddi games held by the Education Department in partnership with Adichunchanagiri mutt in Nelamangala town of Bengaluru Rural district on Wednesday.

The minister was accompanied by the Vokkaliga pontiff of Adichunchanagiri mutt Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamy. Players from all 28 states are participating in the tournament.

As many as 29 boys’ teams and 28 girls’ teams are competing in the competition.

A total of 682 players including 346 boys and 336 girls were a part of the tournament.

The first matches in the competitions were held between the Karnataka and Maharashtra boys teams and Gujarat and Telangana girls teams.

Bangarappa called upon the athletes to win glory for their respective states in the tournament. The minister added Karnataka would witness yet another national level sports competition next week.

“A national volleyball tournament will be held in Shivamogga on January 29,” he said.