Be the inspiration for the Olympic Games: Gopala C. Shetty

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Mumbai, Apr 03: The Bunter Sports Festival is gloriously underway after just over two years of corona pandemic. Khelo India, headed by Prime Minister Modi and conceptualized today, is global. Therefore, the participation of students and children in the sport should be great. This sport of ours must be an inspiration not just to our country but to the Olympics. Bunter Sports is the number one sport in Mumbai and it is an honour and a pleasure to watch the disciplined March Past walk. I have now raised my voice in Parliament, as does the Sports University. Gopal C.Shetty, MP for North Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency, congratulated all the participants who said that if the Sports University was established here, all their participation would be necessary.

With a focus on unity and integrity through sports, Bunts Sangha Mumbai, its sports committee, held its Bunts Annual sports festival on Sunday at the Poinsur Gymkhana Stadium in Kandivali West, Mumbai.

The main sponsor of the Bunts Sangh Mumbai Vasai Dahunu Regional Committee is The Main sponsors for the Annual Bunts Sports Meet, chaired by Bunts Sangha Mumbai President Chandrahas K.Shetty on the Ramanath S.Payade forum, Aikala Harish Shetty, President of World Bunts Federation, was Inaugurated March Past. Sandalwood actor, director and producer Kich Sudeep, who was a cinematic star, was formally flown to the sporting event by the club's nominee Balloon chuk. Ayush Sachidananda Shetty brought Kridajyothi to the sports stadium. Prathamesh Shetty preaches sports pledge and competitors swear on behalf of all sportsmen.

Sadashiv K. Shetty Kanyana, Chairman of Heranba Industries, Tulu Kota Baroda President Shashidhar B. Shetty (Guruvayanakere), and Film Actor Tapsee Pannu, producer Jack Manju, Film Actor Abhimanyu Singh, Borivili Education Committee President Dr. Padmanabha V. Shetty, Education and Social Welfare Committee President Shantaram B.Shetty, Powai Education Committee President B.R Shetty, Higher Education Committee President CA.I.R Shetty, former President Karnire Vishwanath Shetty and other dignitaries were present at the forum.

Bunts Sports means it is a spectacular event, which is very different from what is currently and unique under the leadership of Girish Shetty Tellar. Aikala Harish Shetty said it was going well, hence future events should also go on with one spirit.

The sporting event of the society is strengthening the bond of kinship in all and spirits of the contestants. The sport should be credited with a youth Olympic medal attempt. I would personally make him a crorepati. India is so strong in sports that it needs to be made bumpier. I Hope this will be the same sport said Sadashiva Shetty.

Shashidhar B. Shetty Said after two years of pandemic, people are again confident that the sport is full of weed. He reminded the visionaries of the sport and its purpose and reminded the sports enthusiasts.

I participated in the first massive Shetty Society event. Fostering mutual intimate relationships. Abhimanyu Singh said this should be done in solidarity.

Sudeep says that sports unite society. When our intentions are good, the family, the community, and the organization will do well. The fact that I arrived here today, it gave me a chance to see you all personally. Since I am half Mangalore, my Wife is from Udupi. In the next few years I will speak with you in Tulu language.

This was the first time I had attended a sporting event after leaving School. I like sports very much. Sports are fun for the mind and body and I always love the sport. My best wishes to all the contestants who participated in the sport, said Actor Tapsee.

In the Two year Corona situation, our sporting event was impossible and this time it was inevitable to do so during the hottest months. Yet the purpose of the sporting event is to strengthen the unity of the Bunt as a whole. In his presidential address, Chandrahase Shetty said sports media is a good way to bring together all of them.

Bunts Sangha Mumbai Vice President of Ulthur Mohandas Shetty, Hon.Gen.Secretary Dr.R.K Shetty, Hon. Treasurer CA.Harish D. Shetty, Jt.Secretary, Divakar Shetty Indrali, Jt.Treasurer Mundappa S. Payyade, Women's Chairperson Uma Krishna Shetty, Youth Wing Chairman Sagar Diwakar Shetty. Sports Committee Chairman Girish R. Shetty Tellar, Vasai Dahanu Regional Committee Chairperson Harish P. Shetty, Adarsh Shetty Hallady, Bunts Sangha Manager Praveen Shetty Waranga were present. Vidwan Aravind Banninthaya, the Archaka of the Sangha's Temple Jyana Mandira, prayed to Shree Maha Vishnu, Shree Maha Ganapati and honored with Aarti to Kateelu Shree Durga Parameshwari that the sport festival should be held unhindered.

A large number of bunters and non-beneficiaries were present at the event, including sponsors of various services, co-promoters, heads of various bunts, chairman of the Bunts nine regional committees, coordinators, subcommittees, women's and youth wing executives.

Leelavati Alva Said prayers. Girish R. Shetty Tullar welcomed the gathering. Prasanna Sant introduced the guests. Ashok Pakkala, Karnoor Mohan Rai and Harish Vasu Shetty hosted the event. Bunts Sangha Hon. Gen Secretary Dr. R. K Shetty gave vote of thanks.

S.M Shetty Education Institute Powai, Higher Education Institute, Bunts Sangha Women's Wing, Bombay Bunts Association, JAVAB, Mulund Bunts, Thane Bunts Association, Navi Mumbai, Bhiwandi Badlapur, City Region, Andheri Bandra, Dombivali, Jogeshwari Dahisar, Mira-Bhayandar, Kurla-Bhandup, Vasai-Dahanu Regional Committees and others participated in the colorful sports March Fast and attended the event. There were various sports competitions followed by a special 'Tug of War' competition for men and women, a throwball for women and a volleyball tournament for men. Vijaya Shetty, Bharat Shetty (Athletic), Roshan Shetty (Throwball), Ramachandra Patkar and Ravindra Shetty (Volleyball) Jaya A.Shetty, Sagar D. Shetty (Tug of war), Yermal Harish Shetty, Gunapal R. Shetty Aikala, Mahesh S. Shetty, Ratnakar Shetty Mundkur, Vijaya Shetty (Jury of Appeal) assisted.