Yuva Spandana Champion Trophy launched

Virajpet, Apr. 17: Sports should foster a spirit of unity and inspiration among the people, said Ajjikuttir S Ponnanna, MLA from Virajpet assembly constituency and legal advisor to the Chief Minister.

The first-year Yuva Spandana Champion Trophy-2026 cricket tournament was organized by the Yuva Spandana Youth Foundation of Hakathur at the Hakathur school ground.

MLA Ponnanna, who arrived as the chief guest for the tournament and inaugurated the tournament by batting and wished the players well, addressed the players and said that sports are very helpful in developing a mindset of living together and taking victory and defeat equally. Sports will not only give mental strength but will also help the youth physically. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking for a future in sports, and he wished everyone the best.

On this occasion, the development work of the Sampaje Hobli Hakathur Primary School playground, approved by the Youth Empowerment and Sports Department with a grant of Rs. 20 lakh, was inaugurated.

Tournament organizers Chethan, Sunil, members, office bearers, department officials and local dignitaries were present on the stage of the program.