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Tumakuru to host State Olympics 2026 from January 7"Our district has the distinction of organising sports meets well. The state-level Kabaddi tourney is the proof," G Parameshwara said.
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Home minister G Parameshwara.</p></div>

Home minister G Parameshwara.

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Tumakuru: Tumakuru will host the State Olympics 2026 from January 7, district incharge Minister G Parameshwara said on Sunday.

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"Over 4,600 athletes will vie for top honours in 27 disciplines, including track and field, tennis, kabaddi and swimming, in the meet spread over 7 days at district stadium," he said.

"Our district has the distinction of organising sports meets well. The state-level Kabaddi tourney is the proof," he said.

He gave away winners and runners-up trophy of state-level inter-PU college kabaddi tournament. Dakshina Kannada emerged winners in both boys and girls categories. 

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(Published 20 October 2025, 02:48 IST)