Krida Mahotsav organized by Sanjeev Naik NMKS Chief; 10,000 Visitors expected

22 January 2009
The grand sports meet, Navi Mumbai krida Mahotsav organized by the Navi Mumbai Krida Sankul(NMKS) is expected to attract more than 10,000 students this year. The event was inaugurated on Monday evening by state Deputy Chief Minister(CM) Chaggan Bhujbal, in the presence of guardian Minister Ganesh Naik and Cricketer Sandeep Patil. The Mayor of Navi Mumbai, Anjani Bhoir joined late. The meet saw a glittering start with hundreds of students displaying their prowess with lezim and other demonstrations.

The four day meet includes individual and group athletic events and team games, like kabbadi, kho-kho, Cricket, Football and volley ball. All the participants will be given participation certificates with the winners getting trophies and cash prizes. NMKS has been organizing sports meet since 1992 and claims several participants have gone on to play at the state and national levels.

Sanjeev Naik, chief of NMKS, said, “Sports is an integral part of development of city and it is important that the students get a good platform to exhibit their prowess. NMKS has been doing just that over the years and organized several meets.” This time we have organized this meet on a big scale to give enough opportunities to all. The level of participation indicates the talent in the city.The Closing ceremony will be on January 22 with Top sports and flim Personalities expected to attend.
Last Year: 1.Over 8,000 students participated. 2.Winning amount was Rs.4 Lakh. 3. Around 55 Schools and colleges participated.

This Year: 1. Over 10,000 Students expected. 2. Winning Amount is Rs.4 Lakh. 3. Around 150 Schools and colleges expected to participate