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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Look beyond Maharashtra Kesari, aim for Olympic medals: CM Fadnavis to state wrestlers
1 2 3 4 Nagpur: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wanted the Maharashtra Kesari wrestlers to aim higher and bring the glory of legendary Khashaba Jadhav back to the state by winning a medal in the next Olympic Games. Fadnavis was speaking during the inauguration of the Chief Minister's Cup U-15 National Wrestling Championship, which began at the indoor stadium of Divisional Sports Complex in Mankapur on Saturday. On a query raised by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Kumar Singh regarding the performance of senior Maharashtra grapplers compared to their junior counterparts, Fadnavis said that state wrestlers get satisfied after becoming Maharashtra Kesari. Fadnavis wanted the state wrestlers to change that mindset and remained hopeful that in the next Olympic Games, Maharashtra grapplers will win medals for the country. He said that the state govt is committed to bringing international coaches for excellent training and updating necessary infrastructure to fully support the wrestlers. Fadnavis said, "Efforts will be made to involve institutions, foundations, and the corporate sector to make wrestling more professional and glamorous in Maharashtra. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Like kabaddi, wrestling is played across all the small regions of Maharashtra, and it is time to show the world our true value." Speaking further, he emphasised the govt's focus on wrestling competitions and highlighted the importance of sports and participation. Fadnavis said Maharashtra's young sportspersons were performing well at the National Games and Khelo India. As far as wrestling is concerned, the junior wrestlers are doing well. But the senior wrestlers are not getting recognition at the international level. Fadnavis wanted the state wrestling association to look into the matter and take all the necessary help from the Maharashtra govt. In his introductory remark, President of the Organising Committee and MLC Sandip Joshi said, "Looking at the success of Nagpur's first national championship, the city is all set and ready to host international wrestling competition." Joshi also asked the CM's approval to build a small multi-sport stadium on the municipal corporation land near Manish Nagar. President of Maharashtra Wrestling Association Ramdas Tadas said that in 2026, Wardha will host the senior national wrestling championship. Minister of state for finance and planning Ashish Jaiswal, President of WFI Sanjay Kumar Singh, former MP Tadas, MLC Kripal Tumare, Working President Sandip Bhondwe, state minister Pankaj Bhoyar, President of Vidarbha Wrestling Association Sanjay Tirathkar, Hindkesri Yogesh Dhoke, Municipal Commissioner Dr Abhijit Choudhary, and others shared the dais. Earlier the members of Amit Yoga Group won the hearts of the audience by presenting thrilling yoga demonstrations. Fadnavis appreciated the performance on the occasion of International Yoga Day.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Stage Set For Nagpur's First CM Cup U-15 Wrestling Nationals
Nagpur: The indoor stadium of the Divisional Sports Complex in Mankapur is all decked up to host Nagpur's first Chief Minister's Cup U-15 National Wrestling Championship from Saturday. The Nagpur District Wrestling Association (NDWA) and the Wrestling Association of Maharashtra will jointly organise the two-day nationals under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). As many as 750 wrestlers from 25 states have reached Nagpur, from where 30 top grapplers will be selected to represent India in the Asian Wrestling meet, slated to be played in Kyrgyzstan from July 5 to 13. The competition will be conducted in the Freestyle and Greco-Roman across various weight categories for boys and girls. On the opening day of the nationals, 15 gold medal bouts will be contested. Following the mandatory medical tests and weigh-ins in the morning session, the first bout in the qualifications and repechages will begin from 9.30 am. The formal inauguration of the national championship is scheduled for 5.30 pm. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the championship. On the occasion, MP Murlidhar Mohol, state sports minister Dattatray Bharne, guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh, and other officials will share the dais. Sandip Joshi, president of the organising committee and MLC, and secretary Piyush Ambulkar, stated that the stage is all set for the first-ever national championship in Nagpur. The organising committee decided to distribute prizes to champion wrestlers, marking the first time cash rewards would be awarded in any nationals. A total prizemoney of Rs7.5 lakh will be distributed to the podium finishers with the winner in each category taking home Rs 11,000 each.
