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Wrestler Tiger Balaji passes away
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Wrestler Tiger Balaji passes away

January 31, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: Tiger Balaji (67), a traditional wrestler and a resident of Sunnadakeri in K.R. Mohalla, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in city yesterday. Son of late M.R. Sudarshan, an Olympic champion in weight-lifting, Balaji leaves behind one son, five brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. His wife…

The Royal Mysore Tiger… now an Auto Driver !
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The Royal Mysore Tiger… now an Auto Driver !

February 16, 2018

The Jetties of Mysuru have been continuously following their traditional practice of Indian wrestling or Kusti which has been an integral part of Mysuru and Dasara festivities. Tiger Balaji is one such prominent figure, who has dedicated his life for wrestling. He was trained at ‘Bhoothappana Garadi’ and has been one of the greatest wrestlers…

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