District-Level Under-14 and Under-17 Kabaddi and Kho-Kho Tournament Inaugurated at KPS Chulaki in Belagavi

SAVADATTI (BELAGAVI): Young athletic talent from across the region gathered at the Karnataka Public School (KPS) grounds in Chulaki village, Savadatti taluk, for the inauguration of the district-level Under-14 and Under-17 Kabaddi and Kho-Kho sports tournament for boys and girls on October 5, 2026.

The sports meet was jointly organized by the Zilla Panchayat Belagavi, the Department of School Education Belagavi, and the Office of the Block Education Officer (BEO), Savadatti. The event aims to identify high-potential student-athletes, promote physical fitness, and provide a competitive platform for rural students striving to reach state-level competitions.

Inaugural Ceremony and Key Guests

In the absence of the local MLA, his brother, Mr. Ashwath Vaidya, attended as the chief guest and officially inaugurated the sports meet by lighting the traditional lamp. Speaking to the assembled teams and students, he encouraged the athletes to display fair play, determination, and strong camaraderie throughout the matches.

MLA | Savadatti–Yallamma Constituency posted a series of photos on this official Facebook account.

Addressing the ceremony, officials highlighted that participation in traditional Indian games like Kabaddi and Kho-Kho helps develop agility, strategic thinking, team coordination, and mental resilience among young students.

Building Athletic Talent and Sportsmanship

The tournament features participation from school teams representing various taluks and circles across the Belagavi district. Outstanding performers in both the Under-14 and Under-17 categories will be evaluated for selection into the district team for upcoming state-level championship events.

Education department officials emphasized the role of structured physical education in rural schools, noting that regular sports activities foster lifelong discipline and health benefits alongside academic pursuits.

Dignitaries and Attendees

The event witnessed strong community and administrative participation. Prominent figures present at the venue included:

• Senior officials from the Department of School Education, Belagavi
• Representatives from the Block Education Office (BEO), Savadatti
• Local elected representatives and civic leaders
• Faculty members, physical education instructors, and staff of KPS Chulaki

The photos of the event showed that hundreds of student-athletes, school peers, and residents were present to cheer on the participating teams during the opening rounds.

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