WITH an aim of promoting kabaddi and providing a platform for emerging players from various districts in Maharashtra, a state-level kabaddi tournament will be organised from April 30 at Sevanand Vidyalaya Ground near Koradi Mata Temple in Koradi. The tournament will be organised under the initiative of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. The bhoomipujan ceremony of the ground where the tournament will be played was held recently. The ceremony was attended by Minister of State for Finance, Planning, Agriculture, Relief and Rehabilitation, Law and Judiciary, and Labour, Ashish Jaiswal; Nagpur Mayor Neeta Thakre; President of Nagpur Rural Kabaddi Association Sanket Bawankule; Mahadula Nagar Panchayat President Hemlata Saoji; District Sports Officer Pallavi Dhatrak; Swati Patle; former municipal chairman Rajesh Rangari; Vidarbha Kabaddi Association Joint Secretary Satish Dafle; NMCSports Officer Dr Piyush Ambulkar, and others. Speaking on the occasion, Jaiswal said that organising sucha grand kabaddi tournament inKoradi area under the initiative of Chief Minister Fadnavis andMaharashtra Revenue Minister Bawankule is a matter of pride for Vidarbha. He added that the tournament will provide a significant platform for kabaddi players and assured full support for the tournament. Mayor Thakre also extendedher best wishes and stated that efforts will be made to boost sports activities in the city. She further assured that the municipal sports department would be provided with necessary sports equipment. The event was anchored by NMC Sports Officer Dr PiyushAmbulkar, while Dhatrak proposed a vote of thanks.