Chadayamangalam grama panchayat is gearing up to host a major wrestling tournament for the first time. On November 27, the Pearl Auditorium in Chadayamangalam will transform into a vibrant sporting arena, featuring two specially prepared 14-meter square wrestling areas. Jointly organised by the Kerala Wrestling Federation and the panchayat, this State-level championship is exclusively dedicated to young athletes under the age of 15.

The three-day sporting event, which concludes on November 29, is expected to draw around 500 promising young wrestlers from across Keralam, adding immense energy and excitement to the local sports scene. To ensure a well-structured competition, the matches have been divided into three distinct categories across the three days. The tournament will kick off with women’s wrestling on the opening day, followed by freestyle wrestling on the second day, and will culminate with Greco-Roman wrestling on the final day. Adding national-level expertise to the event, V.N. Prasood, general secretary of the All India Wrestling Federation, will officiate and oversee the proceedings of the championship.

Speaking about the initiative, panchayat president and organising committee chairperson K. Sudevan said that engaging the younger generation in arts and sports is the most effective way to steer them away from the growing traps of mobile phone addiction and substance abuse.

To ensure a seamless experience for the hundreds of participants arriving from various districts, the local body is leaving no stone unturned. A special panel is being formed to coordinate accommodation, food, and local transportation for all athletes and officials. Furthermore, dedicated teams comprising people’s representatives will be deployed to oversee comprehensive safety and medical arrangements, ensuring the constant presence of police, fire force personnel, doctors, nurses, and ambulance services throughout the three-day event.