Sunday, November 18, 2007

Assam Rural Sports Meet

The State-level Rural Sports Meet (Group II) got under way at Sualkuchi in Kamrup district on Saturday (Nov 17). A large number of participants had turned up to take part in the meet which would to conclude on Monday (Nov 19).

The day was marked with intense activities at the sleepy town of Sualkuchi with the arrival of participants from the different parts of the state. Around 1200 athletes are taking part in the meet which will have events in four disciplines -- football, volleyball, weightlifting and tug of war.

The meet, organised by district administration (Kamrup Rural), jointly with district sports office and Sualkuchi Sports Association, was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup (Rural) Ramesh jain in a colourful function which was attended by a good number of the local people.

Source: The Sentinel

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