Kambala made its debut in Mysuru Dasara on Sunday with it commencing at a plot in Satagalli
Mysuru: Mysuru district minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah said the traditional coastal sport of kambala added more grandeur to the cultural celebrations of Mysuru Dasara . The minister said the historic sporting event was organised at the initiative of deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar to promote the indigenous sport of the coastal region, particularly Dakshina Kannada, and introduce Karnataka’s diverse cultural traditions to the younger generation. Just as Mysuru Dasara has earned worldwide recognition, kambala too should achieve global fame,” Yathindra said.
He expressed hope that the rural sport would gain global recognition on a par with the world-famous festival. DK Shivakumar attended the kambala event and witnessed the races. “Kambala is a symbol of our rural culture. He added that the inclusion of kambala in the Dasara celebrations would showcase Karnataka’s cultural diversity and provide a platform to promote the traditional sporting heritage of the coastal districts.
He was speaking after inaugurating kambala, the traditional buffalo race of coastal Karnataka, by flagging off the event organised for the first time as part of Mysuru Dasara by the district administration near the VTU Regional Centre at Sathagalli on Sunday.