Pairing ceremony held for Dasara wrestling tournament
The traditional pairing ceremony for the 2026 Dasara wrestling tournament was held in Mysuru. The event, which features various wrestling styles, is scheduled to take place from October 11 to 17.
Why it matters
This event highlights the preservation of regional cultural heritage and traditional sports in India.
The traditional pairing ceremony for the Dasara wrestling tournament was held at the D. Devaraj Urs Multipurpose Stadium in Mysuru on Sunday in the presence of Minister In-charge of Mysuru district Yathindra Siddaramaiah.
Mr. Yathindra, who is also the Urban Development Minister, released the official poster of the Dasara wrestling tournament 2026 on the occasion.
The Dasara wrestling tournament scheduled to be held from October 11 to 17 as part of the Dasara festivities will feature competitions in three different categories — Nadakusti, Point Wrestling and Panja Wrestling.
The tournament will be inaugurated at 4 a.m. on October 11, which is the scheduled date for the start of the Dasara festivities, at the D. Devaraj Urs Multipurpose stadium.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Yathindra said that the wrestling competition organised as part of Dasara festivities had become as popular as the Jamboo Savari itself.
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