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State-level Senior Men’s Kho Kho Championship – 2026: Raichur emerges champion, Mysuru runners-up
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State-level Senior Men’s Kho Kho Championship – 2026: Raichur emerges champion, Mysuru runners-up

January 12, 2026

Mysuru: Team Raichur emerged as champions in the two-day State-level Senior Kho Kho Championship – 2026 for Men jointly organised by Karnataka Amateur Kho Kho Association (KAKKA) and Mysuru District Amateur Kho Kho Association (MDAKKA) in memory of late N. Prakash, former President of KAKKA at Vivekananda Grounds in Kuvempunagar, here yesterday. In the finals,…

National-level Karate Championship held in city
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National-level Karate Championship held in city

January 12, 2026

Mysuru: The National-level Karate Championship organised by Naga Martial Arts Academy was held at Chamundi Vihar Indoor Stadium here yesterday. More than 500 karatekas participated in the championship. The Academy felicitated achievers from various fields —  retired Maharaja’s College Professor Vasanthamma, International Wrestling Coach Dr. K. Vinod Kumar, social worker J.C. Veeraraje Urs, artist Manjunath…

Mysuru Prison staff shine in district-level sports
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Mysuru Prison staff shine in district-level sports

January 12, 2026

Mysuru: Officers and staff members of Mysuru Central Jail won a total of 10 medals including 8 gold and 2 silver medals in the recently held District-level State Government Employees Sports and Cultural Competitions in city.  Assistant Jailer V.T. Boregowda won a gold medal in shuttle badminton singles and silver in doubles category; Chief Warden…

Double delight for Diya Bheemaiah
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Double delight for Diya Bheemaiah

January 12, 2026

Mysuru: Shuttler Diya Bheemaiah of Mysuru has won two gold medals in the recently concluded Yonex Sunrise All India Junior (Under-19) Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 held at the Heartfulness Badminton Academy, Hyderabad. Diya won the first gold medal in the mixed doubles event where she partnered Kerala’s Jorn Jason. Later, teaming up with Haryana’s Baruni…

Thousands take part in ‘Fit Mysuru Walkathon’
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Thousands take part in ‘Fit Mysuru Walkathon’

January 11, 2026

Mysuru: Braving biting cold and drizzles, thousands of Mysureans participated in the ‘Fit Mysuru Walkathon’ in city this morning, spreading awareness about cleanliness and healthy living. The five-kilometre walkathon was organised by University of Mysore (UoM) in association with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA), GSS CSR, Gym Association and other organisations….

State-level Senior Men’s Kho-Kho Championship begins in city
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State-level Senior Men’s Kho-Kho Championship begins in city

January 11, 2026

Mysuru: Sports is one activity that develops discipline and patience in one’s life, said MLA T.S. Srivatsa here yesterday. He was speaking after inaugurating the State-level Senior Kho-Kho Championship-2026 for Men jointly organised by Karnataka Amateur Kho-Kho Association and Mysuru District Amateur Kho-Kho Association in memory of late N. Prakash, former President of Karnataka Amateur…

Syed Kirmani visits city
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Syed Kirmani visits city

January 9, 2026

Mysuru: Former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Mujtaba Hussain Kirmani (Syed Kirmani), who was in city on Wednesday, visited Tahaffuz-e-Khabarasthan Committee Office near Tipu Circle, where he was greeted by Committee President Fayaz Pasha and Secretary Mahmood Ali Khan Khurrath. Kirmani offered Namaz-e-Zohar at the Musallah along with the Committee Members. Engineer Mohammed Ali was present on…

37th edition of NR Golf Open Championship teed-off
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37th edition of NR Golf Open Championship teed-off

January 9, 2026

M. Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathi, teeing-off the 37th edition of NR Golf Open Championship – 2025 at Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC) in city this morning. JWGC President H.S. Arun Kumar, Captain M.S. Yeshwanth, Hon. Secretary K.S. Sudheer Bhat, Hon. Treasurer D.V. Sridhar, Tournament Committee Chairman Phalguna V. Urs, Committee Members M.G….

Anti-drug awareness campaign by Youth Congress: Tanveer Sait Cup Cricket Tournament begins in city
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Anti-drug awareness campaign by Youth Congress: Tanveer Sait Cup Cricket Tournament begins in city

January 9, 2026

Mysuru: To create awareness on the ill-effects of drugs and as part of anti-drug campaign, the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (KPYC) and Mysuru District Youth Congress, under the leadership of KPYC State Secretary Abrar Mohammed has organised a 10-day Tanveer Sait Cup leather ball cricket tournament. The tournament was inaugurated by KPCC Working President and…

Louis Cricket Tournament for Specially-abled: Drishti Charitable Trust emerges champion
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Louis Cricket Tournament for Specially-abled: Drishti Charitable Trust emerges champion

January 9, 2026

Mysuru: Drishti Charitable Trust emerged as champions in the Louis Cricket Tournament for Specially-abled – 2026 organised by Drishti Charitable Trust to mark the 217th birth anniversary of Louis Braille at JSS-SJCE Grounds in city recently. The triangular tournament held between Drishti Charitable Trust, Sneha Deepa Academy and Deepa Academy concluded in a draw. However,…

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