Wrestling tournament to mark 102nd birth anniversary of Devaraj Urs

As part of 102nd birth anniversary of former Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs, District Administration, Zilla Panchayat and Backward  Class Welfare Department will jointly organise a wrestling tournament on Aug.27 at 2pm at Devaraj Urs Multi-Purpose Stadium near Dasara Exhibition Grounds here. Addressing the press persons at the Pathrakartara Bhavan on Thursday MLA M.K. Somashekar said that the tournament would be inaugurated by District in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. He added that about 30 pairs of wrestlers would be taking part in the tournament which includes a category for women wrestlers. Continuing Somashekar said that the winners would be presented with cash prizes and citations. He also added that the best wrestler would be presented with a silver mace. Karnataka Exhibition Authority Chairman B. Siddaraju, Backward Class Welfare Department District Officer Somashekar and others were present.