Pahilwan Ahmed of Mysuru wins Wresting competition

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MLA G.T. Devegowda is seen presenting a silver mace to city’s Pahilwan Ahmed on winning traditional wrestling bout against Pahilwan Yallappa of Dharwad. Also seen are MLA S.R. Mahesh and others.
MLA G.T. Devegowda is seen presenting a silver mace to city’s Pahilwan Ahmed on winning traditional wrestling bout against Pahilwan Yallappa of Dharwad. Also seen are MLA S.R. Mahesh and others.

Mysuru :  (MRU&VNS)

Traditional wrestling buffs were treated to some of the best wrestling bouts at the Sahukar Channaiah Wrestling Grounds at Doddakere Grounds in city yesterday.

Wrestling competitions were organised as a part of MLA G.T. Devegowda’s 66th birthday celebrations. In competitions held yesterday, Pahilwan Ahmed of Mysuru defeated Pahilwan Yallappa of Dharward to win the silver mace.

Many enthusiasts from Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Hassan and Kodagu districts thronged the wrestling stadium to witness the competitions. The competition was inaugurated by MLA G.T. Devegowda by offering Amba Bhavani.

MLA S.R. Mahesh, Mayor R. Lingappa, Corporator K.V. Mallesh, G.D. Harishgowda, MCC Ruling Party Leader K.T. Cheluvegowda, Janata Bazar President Chandrashekar and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News  / Monday , November 24th, 2014