<p>More than one lakh spectators are expected for the wrestling matches organised to mark the occasion.<br /><br />Wrestling has been associated with people of Belgaum for over centuries. The distinct feature this time is that foreign wrestlers will lock horns with local champions.<br /><br />Olympic gold medallist Ilder Luka Kurtanidze of Russia will taken on ‘Bharat Kesari’ Joginder Singh of Delhi. Ilder has also bagged the world cup in Greeko-Roman style of wrestling. <br /><br />However, this will be his first fight on a mud court. Levan Seturij of Georgia will challenge ‘Uttar Pradesh Kesari’ Varun Kumar. The foreign wrestlers have been paid a total of Rs 12 lakh for their participation while Rs three lakh each has been paid to those from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.<br /></p>
<p>More than one lakh spectators are expected for the wrestling matches organised to mark the occasion.<br /><br />Wrestling has been associated with people of Belgaum for over centuries. The distinct feature this time is that foreign wrestlers will lock horns with local champions.<br /><br />Olympic gold medallist Ilder Luka Kurtanidze of Russia will taken on ‘Bharat Kesari’ Joginder Singh of Delhi. Ilder has also bagged the world cup in Greeko-Roman style of wrestling. <br /><br />However, this will be his first fight on a mud court. Levan Seturij of Georgia will challenge ‘Uttar Pradesh Kesari’ Varun Kumar. The foreign wrestlers have been paid a total of Rs 12 lakh for their participation while Rs three lakh each has been paid to those from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.<br /></p>
