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Isha Gramotsavam in Erode: Minister Muthusamy Hosts Village Players at His Residence in a Gesture of Appreciation!

SimpliCity News Team · 10 Sept 2023

Isha Gramotsavam, India’s Biggest Rural Sports Festival, is gearing up to hold the eagerly anticipated Divisional level sports competitions in Erode tomorrow. Tamil Nadu Housing Minister Muthusamy extended a warm welcome to the event's participants, personally inviting and commending the young representatives from Erode district who will be taking part in the event.

After the conclusion of the cluster-level matches, the divisional-level matches are set to commence tomorrow at various locations across Tamil Nadu. As part of this, division-level competitions are scheduled to take place tomorrow, running from 8 AM to 6 PM at Excel College in Kumarapalayam, Erode.

The team from Oricheri Pudur, which secured the top position in the volleyball competition in cluster level matches, along with the victorious players from the Perumalpalayam team in the women's throwball competition, had the honor of meeting the minister. The minister extended his best wishes to the Erode team, hoping for their success in the division-level competitions.

Over 300 athletes hailing from Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and other districts are set to compete in the upcoming matches. The public is welcome to attend these sports events at Excel College tomorrow, free of charge. Additionally, there will be recreational games open to children and the general public from 3 PM to 5 PM. Teams winning at the Divisional level will advance to compete at the finals in front of the iconic 112- foot Adiyogi at Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore.

The Gramotsavam festival, organized by Isha Outreach, has been an annual event since 2004. It aims to integrate sports into the daily lives of villagers for their overall health and well-being. Isha Gramotsavam is unique in its concept as professional players are not allowed to compete, encouraging rural folks to embrace the joy of involvement and the zest of playing sports.

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Isha Gramotsavam in Erode: Minister Muthusamy Hosts Village Players at His Residence in a Gesture of Appreciation!

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