NE NEWS SERVICE
GANDHINAGAR, APR 15
Participants of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam to play 38 games including Table Tennis, Tennis, Kabaddi, Volleyball and Swimming on April 22 and 23, said a release here on Saturday.
Following the success of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, the Government of India and Gujarat Government have organized Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam to highlight the historical relationship between the people of two states from April 17 to April 26.
The ten day event will witness the visit of over 5000 people who have their roots in Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
The Government of Gujarat under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is giving its final touches to ensure a successful and grand celebration of the mega event. Under this, ‘Challengers Trophy’ will be organised between players of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, wherein players from both the states will compete in 5 different sports.
The competitions will be organised on 22nd and 23rd April, 2023 at Bhavnagar Sports Complex. Senior players of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu will participate in Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball and Swimming. Winners will be awarded medals and certificates. The winning team will be awarded a trophy.
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There will be men’s singles, women’s singles and mixed doubles events in table tennis and tennis. Swimming Freestyle 100m and 200m, Backstroke 100m-200m, Breaststroke 100m-200m, Butterfly 100m-200m, Freestyle Relay 4X50m and 4X100m, Medley Relay 4X50m, Mixed Freestyle relay 4X50m and mixed medley relay 4X50 mini event will be organised.
A total of 38 events have been organized in men’s and women’s categories in these five sports. A total of 216 players including 108 players from Gujarat and 108 players from Tamil Nadu will participate in this competition, the release adds.
