Mangalore: State-level Men and Women Weightlifting Championship begins

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore ( RS/SP)

Mangalore Jan 8: "Every form of sports and  games needs moral and financial  support to flourish. Without proper support and encouragement,  no sports person can excel at the  International  level", said  Krishna Palemar, Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister.

He was speaking after  inaugurating the  two-day  40th Karnataka State Senior Men's and 24th Women's Weight Lifting Championship-2009 being organized by the Karnataka Weight Lifters Association(KSWLA), Bangalore and Raymonds Gym, Mangalore in Town hall here on Wednesday January 7.

"In  every field,  support  is a dire need,"' he reiterated,  while  noting that Mangalore has produced only a small number of  sports personalities of international stature.

The  function was  presided  by Ganesh Hosabettu, Mayor, Mangalore city  Corporation, who  said, " sports and  games  give  us peace of mind". He also promised  that  he  would  try  to provide  financial help to sports and games as  supportive  measure  through  the City Corporation  after discussing the issue  in the  council meeting.

Mr World award winner and organizing secretary of the event   Raymond D'Souza was felicitated in the function by the  KSWLA. 105 contestants  are taking part in this championship from statewide gyms and colleges.

Sudhakar, senior manager, Bank of India,  Ravi shetty, senior manager, Union Bank of India, and Chandrahas Rai,  secretary  of KSWLA  were present.

Results: 48 kg category: 1. Suchitra Shetty (Alvas Moodbidri), 2. Prema Siddi (Alvas Moodbidri), 3. Sudha Prabhu (KSP).
53 kg: 1. Sharada Siddi (KSP), 2. Rashmi B and 3. Sheetal Maria (both from St Mary College Shirva)
58 kg: 1. Jonabi Devi (SAI), 2. Harshita, and  3. Nirupa (both from Alvas).
63 kg: 1. Lakshmi G (SAI Bangalore), 2. Ashwini (St Mary's College), 3. Namita (Dhavala College).