Satyanarayan RT is Mr. Karnataka 2011

Goolihatti Shekar handing over the first prize under 55 Kgs. section to Jyotiba Kolkar of Belgaum. S Narayan, BK Sangameshwar and Nagesh look on

RT Satyanarayan of Davangere has won the Mr. Karnataka title in the 17th state level bodybuilding competition held at Bhadravati under the aegis of Royale Health Club in association with MLA BK Sangameshwar as the chief sponsor.

Mr. Karnataka best poser prize wa bagged by Lavin of Dakshina Kannada district. Jr. Mr. Karnataka title went to Raja Murugan M of Bangalore and Jr. Mr. Karnataka best poser prize was secured by Rajkumar Gorgunde of Belgaum.

Master Karnataka title was won by Laxman Uppar of North Karnataka district whle the best physically challenged bodybuilder prize was won by Jagadish Poojari of Dakshina Kannada district.

Belgaum bodybuilders stole the show by bagging maximum number of prizes while Bangalore lads followed them. Most of the places were won by Bangalore builders under +80 section. The results of the event are:

55 Kgs. Section: Jyotiba Kolkar, Belgaum (I), Rajkumar Dorgude, Belgaum (II), Vivek Pawar, Belgaum (III), Rajendra, Udupi (IV) and Manikanth B Murdeshwar, North Karnataka (V)

60 Kgs: Babruvahan Goudar, Dharwad (I), Ramesh KR, Dakshina Kannada (II), Pratap Kalkundrikar, Belgaum (III), Ram Jayaswar, Belgaum (IV) and Vinayak V, Davangere (V)

65 Kgs: Vijay Gouda, Belgaum (I), Nagendra Madiwal, Belgaum (II), Raghavendra, Udupi (III), Nagesh, Dakshina Kannada (IV) and Akash Patil, Belgaum (V)

70 Kgs: Sumant Ekkur, Dakshina Kannada (I), Deepak More, Belgaum (II), Arun, Udupi (III), Dinesh Patil, Belgaum (IV) and Mohammed Nafeez, Bangalore (V)

75 Kgs: Raja Murugan M, Bangalore (I), Anil, Udupi (II), Pankaj Rutkute, Belgaum (III), Sumeet Patil, Belgaum (IV) and Imran Havre, Belgaum (V)

80 Kgs: Praveen Chandra, Dakshina Kannada (I), Krishna Chikktumbal, Dharwad (II), Prasad Jadhav, Belgaum (III), Vijay Konnurkar, Belgaum (IV) and Chetan KN, Shimoga (V)

+80 Kgs: Satyanarayan RT, Davangere (I), Lavin K, Dakshina Kannada (II), Alex Kurian, Bangalore (III), Suresh R, Bangalore (IV) and Prakash N Bangera (V).

Former sports minister of Karnataka Goolihatti Shekar and cine artiste and director S Narayan gave away the prizes. Cash awards of Rs.5000 to Rs.1000 in the descending order were given to the winners in each weight section. Chief sponsor MLA BK Sangameshwar had borne the major expenditure of the event by donating Rs.5 lakhs. Royale health club’s Cyril D Costa felicitated BK Sangameshwar, Goolihatti Shekar and S Narayan. Municipal president BK Mohan, Taluk Panchayat vice president Shantakumar, ZP member HL Shadakshari, TP members Babajan, Srinivas and Madhusudhan, bodybuilder of international fame Krishnamurthy alias Panipuri Kitty, former TP member Dasharatha Giri, councilors Channappa and Praveen Kumar and trader Nagesh were present.

17th State Level Bodybuilding Competition starts at Bhadravati

MLAs Satish Jarkiholi and Krishna Bhyregowda lit the lamp to mark the inauguration of the 17^th state level bodybuilding competition at Kanaka Mantapa playground on Saturday at Bhadravati. MLA BK Sangameshwar, YH Nagaraj, CM Sadiq and others look on

Sports and sportsmen can progress only if the elected representatives dedicate themselves to encourage the sports events, said Satish Jarakiholi, MLA and patron of All India Bodybuilders’ Association. Addressing the inauguration of the seventeenth state level bodybuilding competition and women fitness competition organized by Royale Health Club at Kanaka Mantapa here on Saturday with MLA BK Sangameshwar as chief sponsor of the event, he said that India was comparatively lagging behind in sports and urged that the central and respective state governments should, therefore, lay stress in promoting sports. Expressing his happiness over the 17th bodybuilding competition being organized as a mega event in Bhadravati he announced that National level competitions would be held at Gokak in October 2011.

MLA and Karnataka Youth Congress president Krishna Bhyregowda, who inaugurated the junior bodybuilding competitions, said that a county would be reckoned as a developed nation only when it progresses in all fronts including sports. Looking at the population of India her achievements in the sports arena could be rated as far behind recognition level, barring a few who have figured at international level. Parents have a notion that only academic excellence can make their wards great, which is totally wrong, he said citing examples of accomplished sports personalities who were less educated. He pointed out his finger towards bodybuilder Krishnamurthy, alias pani puri Kitty, who had participated at many international competitions and brought laurels to the country although he was not well educated. Only cricket is gaining popularity. Governments and sports academies should encourage all sports and promote remarkable talents, he stressed.

MLA BK Sangameshwar, who presided over the inaugural function, said that cine artiste Duniya fame Viji and noted cine actor and director S Narayan would take part in the valedictory function to be held on Sundry much to the delight of the huge gathering. He called upon the youngsters to involve themselves in their favourite sports to be hale and healthy. He also lauded the efforts of steel man of India title awardee Cyril D Costa of Royale health club for his concern about producing fully fit bodybuilders and healthy citizen through his health club.

Former union minister CM Ibrahim praised the organizers for arranging a state level bodybuilding competition at Bhadravati for the first time. Making a scorn on present political crisis in the state he said in his inimitable rhetoric, using verses of vachana literature of Basavanna, the number of people who take part in the funeral when we die was far superior to the crowd that assembled when a politician wins. He called upon the youngsters to develop patriotic feelings along with taking part in the sports events.

President of Karnataka State Bodybuilders’ association Ravindranath Rai, general secretary Ajit Siddannavar, ZP member HL Shadakshari, paani poori Kitty of Bangalore, BK Ganesh, Rev. Fr. Devanasan, Karnataka scouts and guides president YH Nagaraj, CM Saidq, Congress leader Kannappa, Shimoga councilor Yogesh, Nataraj and others were present. Royale health club founder Cyril D Costa gave a prefatory talk. Shivabasappa welcomed. Pushpalatha Chandraiah and Raghunath anchored. Sharanya performed the welcome dance.

We must imbibe the good things of other culture - S Rudre Gowda

Industrialist and KPSC member S Rudregowda addressing the Region meet of Region IV of the Lions Clubs International at Bhadravati on Sunday. Lions district governor Jayakar Shetty, vice governors Dr. Madhushdhana Hegde, Jayakar Shetty Indrali, Region chairperson KC Veerabhadra, Lioness Manjula and others look on

“Melvyn Jones, founder of association of Lions Clubs International had a foresight of globalization concept and hence he initiated to celebrate October 8 as world service day”, said noted industrialist and member of Karnataka Public Service Commission S Rudregowda. Addressing the Region meet of the Region IV of Lions Clubs International hosted by Lions Club of Bhadravati at Lions multipurpose service project centre on Sunday Rudregowda said that there was nothing wrong in transcending the sovereignty of nations to understand the western culture and imbibe the good qualities of that culture.

Appreciating the service projects launched by Lions Clubs he said that giving sight to the sightless people was one of the yeomen services that this great international service organization was rendering.

Region chairperson KC Veerabhadra while placing on records the efforts put in by the Region meet committee members, said the notion that Lions Clubs were meant for rich and intellectuals was not right and added that being a farmer his services to the society at various levels at the Club level and now as a region chairperson was a living example to say that the Lions Clubs developed individuals as leaders of the society who aspired to dedicate themselves to serve the people.

First vice governor of Lions Clubs district 324-D4 Jayakar Shetty Indrali said that being born as human beings was a greatest privilege and called upon the people to utilize this privilege to serve the poor and needy. Lauding the service projects of the forty-four year old Lions Club of Bhadravati he said that all the thirteen Clubs in Region IV were functioning very actively.

The second vice governor of district 324-D4 Dr. Madhusudhan Hegde said that among the four types of services namely professional or occupational service, service for the privilege, self centered service and unselfish service the last one was the best. He also called upon the people to donate eyes to give sight to the sightless.

District governor Jayakar Shetty expressed his happiness about the meticulous care taken by the host club in organizing the Region meet and gave a donation of Rs.5,000 in appreciation of the good job done.

Veteran Lion and past district governor HP Basavarajappa was felicitated on this occasion. Sewing machines and gas stoves were distributed to the poor widows and needy people by the host club. 307 Delegates participated from Lions clubs of Bhadravati, Bhadravati Sugartown, Holehonnur, Sagar, Yadehalli, Shimoga, Shimoga Cosmopolitan, Shikaripur, Shiralakoppa and Soraba in the Regional meet. Many Region chairpersons, Zone chairmen and past district governor Dr. T Basavaraj were present.

Lioness Manjula, wife of Region chairperson KC Veerabhadra inaugurated the Region meet by lighting the lamp. Bindushree Iyengar rendered invocation. Devaraj carried the national flag and KV Chandrashekar did the flag salutation. Region meet committee chairperson Lingaian welcomed. Dr. T Narendra Bhat and Shyamala S Bhat anchored the programme. H Bhuvaneshwar, MS Janardhana Iyengar and SI Biradar introduced the guests. Secretary AG Nagaraj proposed vote of thanks.

Legal awareness programme at Taruna Bharati High School

Additional civil judge (Sr.Dvn) Mohammed Mujeerulla addressed the students at Taruna Bharati Vidya Kendra after inaugurating free legal awareness programme for students on Saturday. SN Subhash, Prabha, 2^nd Additional Civil Judge (Jr.Dvn.) KM Puttaswamy, Bar Association secretary HL Vishwanath and others look on

Drama Fest and Diamond Jubilee of VIKASAM Concludes

Dramatist and director C Laxman addressed the valedictory of the diamond jubilee celebration of the Vikasam Kalavidaru at MPM open air theatre on Thursday. Shamamurthy, C Lakshminarayanappa, N Harikumar, K Balaraj, MP Prabhu and Hooli Shekar look on

Shimoga district is the terrain of artistes; but the patronage and encouragement is required for them to develop, said dramatist and film producer C Laxman. Addressing the valedictory of the drama festival organized by VIKASAM artistes in connection with the diamond jubilee celebration of VIKASAM at the MPM open air theatre on Thursday, he said that children should be set free for their mental development. Although India is known as Bharatha Bhoomi signifying the encouragement and patronage for stage and fine arts patting on the back of child artistes is not up to the desired level, he regretted. He also insisted that the employers must lay importance on encouraging their employee artistes whenever they go out to perform on the stage. Invoking the verses from Mankuthimmana Kagga, Laxman said that spectator was the King in the theatre.

N Harikumar, assistant director of Kannada and Culture, Shimoga, said that the state government was giving more importance to foster the stage art through Karnataka Nataka Academy. Recollecting the history of Bhadravati, which was beehive of drama activities decades ago, he expressed his concern about the decline in the number of drama troupes that were performing remarkably. Nurturing the theatre was the joint responsibility of the respective governments, government departments, industries and commercial establishments and the amateur artistes, he noted. He lauded the determination of Vikasam which was celebrating diamond jubilee amidst the onslaught of the television and mobile phone that were drifting the creativity of the people astray.

MLA BK Sangameshwar said that the art of drama brings about a positive transformation in one’s life. He called upon the spectators to sustain and develop the declining divine art, drama, without depending upon the government for the support. He also gave twenty-five thousand rupees as his contribution to the diamond jubilee celebration and further assured that he would donate five-lakh rupees if a Kala Bhavan was built in Bhadravati by the enthusiastic band of artistes in Bhadravati.

Dramatist turned TV serial maker Hooli Shekar and retired general manager of MPM K Balaraj also spoke. Director (operations) of MPM MP Prabhu was present. Vikasam president C Lakshminarayanappa presided over and he also spoke.

Many senior artistes, founder of Vikasam Kalashree Shamamurthy, president of Vikasam C Lakshminarayanappa and C Laxman were felicitated on this occasion. N Venkatesh rendered invocation. D Venkataramanaiah welcomed. Barandur Prakash anchored. General secretary of Vikasam Shamamurthy proposed a vote of thanks.

“Bommana Halliya Kindari Jogi” Kannada play performed by Ranga Kahale troupe of C Laxman was appreciated by the spectators who enjoyed the show ignoring the biting cold.

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