MSNIM Bondel holds MSN Memorial Kabaddi Tournament

Mangaluru: City Police Commissioner N. Shashi Kumar inaugurated the two-day Manel Srinivas Nayak Memorial Under-Graduate Inter-Collegiate Kabaddi Tournament for men and women at the Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM), Bondel, on Jan 19. Dr Gerald Santhosh D’Souza, Director of Physical Education, at Mangalore University, was the Guest of Honour.

Addressing the gathering, Shashi Kumar said, “Kabaddi is an indigenous sport. It is all about strength, skill and strategy. Participating in sports will help students develop their personalities along with their studies. Kabaddi will help you understand how to lead a team, manage stress, and become defensive and offensive, which will be a big lesson in your life. You can succeed in life by applying the same principles.”

The Guest of Honour, Dr Gerald Santhosh D’Souza, emphasised the coordination of mind and body, which can be learned through sports. “Kabaddi involves fitness, recreation, and psychological intervention. It improves management skills,” he observed.

Manel Annappa Nayak, President, the Women’s National Education Society (WNES) presided over the programme. The WNES Secretary and the institute’s correspondent, Jeevandas Narayan, and Shantha Shenoy, daughter of Manel Srinivas Nayak, were the other dignitaries present on the occasion.

Institute Director Dr Molly S. Chaudhuri welcomed the gathering. Second-year MBA student Avanthika led the invocation. Dr Reema Agnes Frank gave the vote of thanks. Nanditha Sunil, assistant professor, compered the programme.

A total of 32 teams, including 25 men’s teams and 7 women’s teams, from 24 undergraduate colleges in and around Mangalore are participating in the event. The tournament will conclude on Friday, Jan 20 with Women’s Kabaddi and Men’s finals. There will be a Valedictory function and prize distribution ceremony at 3:30 pm. The winners and runners-up of the matches will be awarded the MSNIM trophies along with attractive cash prizes. The best raider, best defender and all-rounder of the tournament will be awarded individual trophies for their exceptional performance during the match.