NMDC hosts Bailadila Kabaddi League
NMDC Limited is organizing a four-day Kabaddi tournament in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. The event aims to promote rural sports by involving 24 teams from local Gram Panchayats.
Why it matters
It highlights corporate involvement in rural development and grassroots sports promotion in India.
Navratna public sector undertaking NMDC Limited is hosting the NMDC Bailadila Kabaddi League from July 23 to 26 in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Organised as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the four-day tournament aims to unearth rural sporting talent across 26 villages in the Bailadila region, a press release on Thursday stated.
A total of 24 teams, representing Gram Panchayats from the Bacheli and Kirandul areas, will vie for top honours. League matches are scheduled at the Kirandul Football Stadium and the Bacheli Hockey Ground, while the opening and closing ceremonies will take place at the NMDC Township Hockey Ground in Bacheli.
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