Mysuru, November 28, 2022: The JSS Inter-Institution Sports meet will be held from November 28 to 30, at the Srikshetra Suttur, in commemoration of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.
The sports meet will be inaugurated at 4.00 pm on November 28, Monday, by the Sericulture, Youth Empowerment and Sports Minister, Government of Karnataka, Sri K.C. Narayanagowda, in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. MLA Dr. Yateendra Siddaramaiah will preside.
The four-day sports meet will host various sports competitions, including 100, 200, 400, 600, 800, and 1,500 meters running, 4×100 m relays, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, long jump, and high jump. A total of 17 different sports and games, including Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Ball Badminton, and Throwball tournaments will also be conducted.
More than 3,500 athletes from 130 various Institutions of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha will take part in the sports meet. There will be 125 sports officers. This sports meet is conducted every year for the last 26 years to encourage participation of school and college children in sports and games.