The rural games will be inaugurated by DCC President B Ramanath Rai, in the presence of a galaxy of dignitaries like MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, former ministers Krishna J Palemar, Nagaraj Shetty, Gururpur Block Congress President Prithviraj R K , BJP District Vice-President Jagadish Adhikari, Alva's Education Trust President Dr Mohan Alva and others.
The event will have a total of 40 games in 70 categories. To top it, the overall prize money runs up to Rs 15 lakh. “We have received a record number of 2,900 entries so far which is much more than what we received in the last two years,” said Sri Vijaynath Shetty, Chief Coordinator of the event.
“We expect an exciting and highly competitive performance this year and I appeal to all the people of the district to come and witness this mega sporting event,” he said.
On Friday 18th January evening at 6:00 p.m. onwards 'Manassuda Ullasogu Bodad Enchinala Malpuva', a talent show, will be staged during which Film Star Shivadwaj and Popular TV Anchors Anushree and Naveen Shetty will be the panel of judges.
Sports icons
This time sports stars like cricketers Munaf Patel and Praveen Kumar and Hockey Legend Dhanraj Pillai are expected to take part in the programme. Sandalwood Music Director Gurukiran and Film Stars Prem and Shubha Poonja will also be the part of the event.
Dance Programme by Boyzone Dance Troupe and Comedy and Mimicry by Bank Janardhan and Team will be staged on Saturday 19th January evening 7:30 p.m. onwards. Famous playback singer Rajesh Krishnan will give a live concert on Sunday 20th January 7:00 p.m. onwards.
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