The traditional wrestling tournament organised by Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Garadi Sangha as part of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Jayanti at Sahukar S. Channaiah Sports Complex at Doddakere Maidan witnessed a sea of wrestling enthusiasts from Mysuru and surrounding districts flocking the venue to watch the breathtaking wrestling bouts with a total 102 wrestlers (51 pairs) both men and women from Mysuru and Mandya vying for supremacy.
Inaugurating the wrestling tournament, University of Mysore Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath remembered the contributions of Mysore Wadiyar to traditional wrestling and hailed Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Garadi Sangha for organising the wrestling tournament to encourage young wrestlers. Citing the need for much more encouragement for wrestling, Prof. Lokanath said that the University would ensure to extend its support to the sport.
