Dr Veerendra Heggade inaugurates 62nd national girls volleyball tourney
Beltangady: Dharmasthala Dharmahikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade inaugurated the 62nd national level Under-19 girls’ volleyball tournament organised by the government of Karnataka, department of PU education, Bengaluru, SDM Educational Society, SDM PU College, Ujire and School Games Federation of India on Monday, January 9 at Shree Rathnavarna Heggade stadium, Ujire.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Heggade said that the level of sports in India is progressing towards international level.
“Previously Indian players were struggling to win even a bronze medal, but now we are winning gold medals also. For the better future of sports in India, players from rural areas should be promoted,” he said.
He further said that development in science and technology has helped the players to learn the sports themselves. He lauded the efforts of the organisers for constructively organising the tournament.
Minister for Sports, Fisheries and Youth affairs Pramod Madhwaraj praised Dr Veerendra Heggade for his precious support to the field of sports. Later he handed over the cheque of Rs 5 lakh to the Principal of SDM PU College N Dinesh Chowta.
Former Minister and MLA Abhaychandra Jain, School games federation of India President R K Parihar, DDPU Thimmaiah, Ujire Grama Panchayat President Sridhar Poojary, SDM Sports Club Secretary Balabhaskar and others were present.
