Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 18: Wrestler Benia of J&K Police outplayed wrestler Dilshad of Mallerkotle, Punjab and claimed the “30th Katra Kundrorian Kesari” title organised by Kundrorian Dangal Committee, Katra under the aegis of J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association at Hanuman Akhara Kundrorian, Katra.
On the occasion, Rakesh Wazir, vice president, Hotel and Restaurant Association, Katra was the chief guest, who distributed prizes among the winner and runner-up in presence of Shiv Kumar Sharma, president, J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, Balwant Singh, president, Dangal Committee, Kalka Nagar, Katra, citizens and sports lovers.
A cash prize of Rs 12,000 along with traditional “Patta” was awarded to winner wrestler Benia while runner up wrestler Dilshad got Rs 9,000.
Rakesh Wazir, in his speech said that holding of such events in the State send a message of love, peace and brotherhood to the entire country.
A total of fifty one bouts were fought during the competition and were officiated by Balwan Singh, Karnail Singh, Naresh Kumar, Shanker Dass, Ganesh Singh, Joginder Singh, Inder Pal, Arjun Singh, Bashir Ahmed and Bishan Dass.