Wrestling Championship to be Held in Gorakhpur, Attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

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A two-day state-level wrestling championship is scheduled to take place at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur from July 28 to 29, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attending the final day to encourage athletes and present awards to the winners. The event, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Sports Department and the District Wrestling Association, will feature nearly 300 wrestlers, including several international-level athletes. The competition will be conducted in three categories: Uttar Pradesh Kesari, Uttar Pradesh Kumar, and Veer Abhimanyu.

Key Takeaways:

  • The wrestling championship will be held from July 28 to 29 at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend the final day of the competition on July 29 to encourage athletes and present awards to the winners.
  • The event will feature nearly 300 wrestlers, including several international-level athletes, competing in three categories: Uttar Pradesh Kesari, Uttar Pradesh Kumar, and Veer Abhimanyu.
  • Winners of the UP Kesari and UP Kumar titles will receive Rs 1.01 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively, along with a traditional mace (gada).
  • Runners-up in each category will receive Rs 51,000, while two third-place winners in each category will receive Rs 21,000 as a cash reward.
  • In the Veer Abhimanyu category, the winner will receive Rs 51,000 and the runner-up Rs 25,000, with two third-place winners receiving Rs 11,000 each.
  • All participating wrestlers will receive Rs 500 per bout, along with free lodging, meals, travel reimbursement, and other allowances as per sports department norms.

Statistics:

  • Rs 1.01 lakh + Rs 1 lakh prize money for winners of Uttar Pradesh Kesari title
  • Rs 51,000 prize money for runners-up in each category
  • Rs 21,000 cash reward for two third-place winners in each category
  • Rs 1 lakh total prize money for Veer Abhimanyu category

Sources:

  • Times of India (online edition)
  • District Wrestling Association ( spokesperson, Dinesh Singh, international wrestler)