The highly anticipated Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Chikkamagaluru District Inter-Polytechnic Men’s Mat Kabaddi Tournament – 2024 kicked off on October 1st at the Indraprastha Indoor Stadium in Ujire, hosted by Ujire SDM Polytechnic,ujire. Pro Kabaddi star Rathan K.A. graced the occasion as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address to the athletes. Emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship, Rathan urged the participants to embrace both victory and defeat with equal grace and strive for continuous improvement.
Principal Santosh, presiding over the event, highlighted SDM Polytechnic’s commitment to nurturing not only academic excellence but also athletic prowess. The tournament aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their skills and experience the thrill of competition. The event commenced with a prayer offered by the college students. Sampath Kumar ably anchored the proceedings, while Shreyank Jain from the Mechanical Department welcomed the gathering, and Praveen from the Civil Department delivered the vote of thanks.