L Nagesh, ASP Mysuru and deputy special officer of the Dasara Wrestling subcommittee, said the proposal to introduce video assistant referee (VAR) was discussed at a consultation meeting. Mysuru: Dasara Wrestling Committee has proposed using video analysis for controversial refereeing decisions during the Dasara wrestling competition. “We mentioned the same even in the wrestling-related tender. If any service provider is able to provide the service in the short time, we will introduce the VAR,” he explained to TOI.
Dasara events will kick-start on Oct 11, ahead of the formal inauguration. The inauguration will be held between 11:50am and 12:13pm, during Dhanur lagna, on the premises of Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, according to information published on the Dasara website. Temple chief priest Shashishekar Dixit said the inauguration is generally held during the auspicious time and this year it will start at 11:50am. CM will inaugurate the flower show at 11:30 am before heading to the hills for the Dasara inaugural event.
As per the schedule, Dasara sports will start at 9am and the food mela will open at 11am.