The Khasdar Krida Mahotsav conceptualised by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will start from January 13. Competitions in Tennis Ball Cricket, Vidarbha-level Judo, Badminton, Arms Wrestling and Lawn Tennis will be held on January 13 at various sports grounds.
The Tennis Ball Cricket for men in open category will be held on six different grounds. Cash prizes worth Rs 6.84 lakhs will be awarded. More details can be had from Dr Piyush Ambulkar (892846746) or Badal Raut (9595338156).
The Viodarbha-level Judo contest will be held n January 13 and 14 at Ishwar Deshmukh Ciollege of Physical Education, Hanuman Nagar. Cash prizes of Rs 1,12,200 will be awarded. The competition will be held in under-19. Under 15 and under 12 categories for boys and girls. More information can be had from Saurabh Mohod (9579117650) or Rajendra Sonkusare (9168072347).
The competitions in Vidarbha-level Badminton will be held at RTM Nagpur University’s Subhedar Hall, Ravi Nagar, from January 13 to 19. The contest in boys and girls contestants will be held in adults above 35 years, above 45 years and above 55 years; and under 17 years, under 15 years, under 13 years, under 11 years and under 9 years categories. Prize money of Rs 4.58 lakhs will be awarded. More details can be had from Sachin Deshmukh (9766893380) or Shantanu Yerpude (868960440).
The Arms Wrestling competition will be held on January 13 and 14 near Sakkardara Tank, and it will be held in different weight groups for men and women. Cash prizes of Rs 32,700 will be awarded. Detailed information can be had from Sachin Mathne (9860440747) or Guddu Gupta (9325657070).
The Lawn tennis competitions will be held from January 13 to 16 at Ram Nagar Tennis Court in Open Category singles and doubles for men; and under 16 years, under 14 years, under 12 years and under 10 years. Cash prizes of Rs 72,000 will be awarded. More information can be had from Vishal Lokhande (9420855731) or Pragati Patil ( 9890048737).