Key Highlights
- Gopal Pehalwan from Mandi wins Badi Mali title at Urala village dangal
- Defeats Uttarakhand's Shavez Pehalwan in the final bout
- Piyush Gurjar from Rewalsar wins Chhoti Mali title
- Cash prizes of Rs 5,100 and Rs 4,100 awarded to Badi Mali winner and runner-up
- Retired Army Captain Om Chand and former principal Lal Singh Thakur grace the event
Dangal Details
A traditional wrestling tournament (dangal) was organized at Karaladhi village in Urala gram panchayat, Padhar sub-division, Mandi district. The event saw participation from wrestlers across the region. In the main event, the Badi Mali (senior category) final, Mandi's Gopal Pehalwan faced Uttarakhand's Shavez Pehalwan. Gopal dominated the bout and pinned Shavez to claim the title.
In the Chhoti Mali (junior category) final, Piyush Gurjar from Rewalsar defeated Nitin to emerge victorious.
Prize Distribution
The winners were awarded cash prizes. For Badi Mali, the winner received Rs 5,100 and the runner-up Rs 4,100. For Chhoti Mali, the winner got Rs 2,500 and the runner-up Rs 2,100.
Chief Guests and Cultural Events
The closing ceremony was attended by retired Indian Army Captain Om Chand and retired principal Lal Singh Thakur as chief guests. They distributed prizes to winners of wrestling, sports, and cultural competitions. After the ceremony, the deity from Dev Shri Pashakot Barthwan village proceeded to Jhakhadu in Zilhan Panchayat for a dev jatar (religious fair).
FAQ
Who won the Badi Mali title at the Urala village dangal?
Gopal Pehalwan from Mandi won the Badi Mali title by defeating Uttarakhand's Shavez Pehalwan in the final.
What were the cash prizes for the winners?
The Badi Mali winner received Rs 5,100 and the runner-up Rs 4,100. The Chhoti Mali winner got Rs 2,500 and the runner-up Rs 2,100.
Where was the dangal held?
The dangal was held at Karaladhi village in Urala gram panchayat, Padhar sub-division, Mandi district.