Wrestlers flex muscle to save Maharashtra Kesari title
PUNE, March 11 -- Hundreds of wrestlers marched through the streets of Karad on Wednesday to demand that only one official competition be recognized for one of Maharashtra's most prestigious sporting titles - the Maharashtra Kesari.
Around 40 Maharashtra Kesari title holders and more than a dozen Hind Kesari champions, along with coaches, young wrestlers and supporters participated in the Akrosh Morcha, organised at the initiative of double Maharashtra Kesari winner Chandrahar Patil.
"For the last couple of years, there have been two Maharashtra Kesari competitions due to disputes between organisations," said Patil. "This year preparations are underway to hold four different tournaments. Where does that leave the dignity of the title?"
Wrestlers who gathered in Karad said they will escalate their agitation to press for a resolution.
A larger protest has been planned at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, where wrestlers from across Maharashtra are expected to participate. P7...
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