Karnataka Kreedakoota-2025, a major sports event organized by the Youth Empowerment and Sports Department, Karnataka Olympic Association, and the District Administration, will be held in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada from January 17 to 23. The event will feature 1,373 athletes competing in a range of sports, including kayaking, canoeing, archery, cycling, boxing, wrestling, hockey, Kabaddi, table tennis, lawn tennis, Judo, and athletics.
During a press conference, Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari provided details about the venues and events across both districts. Dakshina Kannada will host volleyball, basketball, and swimming competitions, while the Swarna River in Brahmavara will be the site for kayaking and canoeing. Archery will take place at the MJC Ground in Manipal, and the Marena Sports Complex in Manipal will accommodate lawn tennis and table tennis matches.
The event will officially open on January 17 in Mangaluru, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah scheduled to inaugurate the ceremony. The closing ceremony will be held in Udupi on January 23, with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Home Minister G Parameshwar in attendance.
The district administration, in partnership with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has arranged accommodation and meals for participants. Additionally, the synthetic track at the Mahatma Gandhi District Stadium in Ajjarakad has been refurbished, ensuring enhanced infrastructure for athletes.
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