Gokul Mumbai Tulu-Kannadiga Games kicks off at Poisar Gymkhana Stadium

By Rons Bantwal
Bellevision Media Network

Mumbai, Feb. 9: The BSKBA is credited with the people of communities a hundred years ago. Even after a century you are doing a good job for the community in Mumbai. This is the first time in the century that the sports festival is to unite all Societies of Tulunadu. Such a united sport is essential. It is happy to see our youngsters taking part in Machpast, All of them are the future of the community and the country.  Former MP of the Borivali Lok Sabha constituency, Gopal C. Shetty, said that Modi’s sports incentive model of the Prime Minister of India is a sports incentive model.

 

BSKB Association Mumbai (Gokula) organized a program for Tulu Kannadigas in Brihanmumbai as part of its centenary year at Poisar Gymkhana Stadium in Kandivali West,on Sunday morning. Gokul Mumbai Tulu Kannadiga Games 2025’ Ramanath Payyade’s stage lit a lamp with a sports torch and inaugurated the Games.

 

BSKB Association President Dr Suresh S. Rao Katelu presided over the inaugural function,  guests flew the balloon aloft and ceremonially launched the Games.

 

Bunts Sangha Mumbai President Praveen B. Shetty is the chief guest,  President of Reliance Industries Group B. Narayana, Managing Director of Vibrant Expotex B. Ramananda Rao, Mogaveera Managing Board Chairman Arun Kumar, Billawa Association Mumbai President Harish G.Amin, Devadiga Sangha Mumbai President Praveen N. Devadiga, Former President Dharmapal U.Devadiga, Thiya Samaj Mumbai Former President Chadrashekar R. Belchada, Ganiga Samaja Mumbai President Vijayendra V. Ganiga, Former Hon’ble President Kutpadi Ramachandra M Ganiga, Bharat Co.Op. Bank (Mumbai)  Limited Chairman Suryakant J. Suvarna, Kannadiga Kalavidara Parishat President Surendrakumar Hegde, Poisar Gymkhana Vice President Karunakara Shetty and RadioSit CEO Likhit Kukyan held the stage as special guests.

Dr. Suresh Rao Welcomed and thanks to all those who have graciously Taken part in the festival of the Games. This sport is not for competition, but for the unity of harmony. He said that all of us are always smiling, happy and enthusiastic and wishes to inspire such a sporting festival to be prosperous.

 

Sponsors Groos Lands Udupi Girish Shetty, Vineet S. Amin, Karnataka Bank Branch Officer Pooja Shetty and other dignitaries were present. Senior athletes Jaya A. Shetty, Vithal S. Alva and Rajesh Shetty managed the Kreedotsava. Food Committee Vice President Y. Gururaja Bhat and Convener Manjarabettu Krishna led the sports festival with arranged food.

 

Shri Gurudeva Deva Balaga Maharashtra Unit President Prakash Shetty Petemane, Bunts Sangha Manager Praven Shetty Waranga, BSKB Vice Presidents Vaman N. Holla and Avinash S. Shastri, Hon. Secretary Anantha Padmanaban K Potty, Jt. Secretary Mohanraj Y, Jt. Treasurer Ganesh Bhat, Ladies Wing Chairperson Sahana A.Potty, Media Committee Chairperson I K Prema Subramanya Rao, Gokula Kalavrinda Samiti Chairperson P. Vinodini Rajesh Rao, Convenor Shailini A. Rao, Information Technology & Social Media Committee Chairman  Deepak Shivathaya, Committee Members, Sub Committee and Members were present.

 

In the beginning Archaka Akshay Ballal and Ramavithala Kalluraya performed the pooja of Lord Krishna and performed Vedaghosa on Inaugural the sport Event. Vaman N. Holla welcomed. Athlete Savitri Mohanraj surrounded the stadium and brought the sport light to the stage. Youth Wing President and Sports Committee Chairperson Prashant R. Herle preached the Sports Pledge. Honorary Treasurer CA . Haridas Bhatt and Secretary Chitra A. Melmane introduced the guests and hosted the event. APK Poti delivered a vote of thanks.

 

As part of the sports festival yesterday, a cricket tournament was held between 16 teams on Saturday. Volleyball for men on Sundays, throw ball for women and Tug of War for men and women, a separate race for men and women, a separate race, relay Mixed, long jump, Shot Put, Walking race, were organized for Tulu Kannadiga associations in the city.