<p class="title">The state government will provide Rs 3.5 crore for the comprehensive development of Mangala Stadium, Mangalore South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He was speaking after inaugurating Dakshina Kannada Junior Athletics meet organised by Dakshina Kannada<br />District Athletics Association at Mangala Stadium on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kamat said Rs 10 crore was earmarked under Mangaluru Smart City Mission for the development of Mangala Stadium. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He said sports help in maintaining sound body and health. The athletes should develop sportive spirit. Winning and losing is not important. However, a sportive spirit to take part in sports activities is important, he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Union Bank Regional Head Nanjundappa Thimmaiah and others were present.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Around 696 athletes from Puttur, Belthangady, Bantwal, Moodbidri, Sullia, Mangaluru are participating in the meet.</p>
<p class="title">The state government will provide Rs 3.5 crore for the comprehensive development of Mangala Stadium, Mangalore South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He was speaking after inaugurating Dakshina Kannada Junior Athletics meet organised by Dakshina Kannada<br />District Athletics Association at Mangala Stadium on Saturday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kamat said Rs 10 crore was earmarked under Mangaluru Smart City Mission for the development of Mangala Stadium. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He said sports help in maintaining sound body and health. The athletes should develop sportive spirit. Winning and losing is not important. However, a sportive spirit to take part in sports activities is important, he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Union Bank Regional Head Nanjundappa Thimmaiah and others were present.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Around 696 athletes from Puttur, Belthangady, Bantwal, Moodbidri, Sullia, Mangaluru are participating in the meet.</p>