Koppal
District in-charge Minister Shivaraj Thangadgi assured that steps will be taken to grant the pending recognition to the Pencak Silat sport, which has a state organization in the district, at the Chief Minister’s level.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 13th National Pencak Silat Games held at the district stadium, he said, I will give more emphasis to sports in the coming days and provide cooperation. A person becomes more enlightened through sports.
Former Urban Development Authority Chairman Mahantesh Patil said, it feels like the entire country is standing here today. It is not uncommon to invite so many people and hold a sports meet. It is commendable that Koppal has been introduced to a multilingual and multicultural country.
MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal, Municipal Council President Amjad Patel, JDS State Secretary Viresh Mahanthayanamatha, Pencak Silat State Honorary President Amaregowda Bayyapura, District Guarantee Implementation Authority President Ruddy Srinivas, SAI Institute wrestling coach Ram S Budaki, Assistant Commissioner Captain Mahesh Malagitti, State Silat Institute Joint Secretary Manjunath G Gondabal and many others participated.