Kannur Press Club clinches Thulasi Bhaskaran Memorial Trophy
Kannur Press Club emerged victorious in the Sixth State Journalist Volleyball Tournament for the Thulasi Bhaskaran Memorial Ever-rolling Trophy, which concluded with high energy and thrilling performances. The event, organised by Kannur Press Club, drew large crowds at the Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women's College Indoor Stadium and the Kannur Municipal School Stadium.
In a closely contested final, Kannur Press Club defeated Kozhikode Press Club 4-1, delivering a smashing performance that drew a round of applause from an enthusiastic audience.
The two-day tournament, held on Friday (May 2) and Saturday (May 3), was inaugurated by Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman. Organised as part of a campaign against drug abuse, the event kicked off with an exhibition match between a team of politicians and industrialists.
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