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Muzaffarpur wins overall title at Bihar Kurash Championship; Patna second, Lakhsiraj third
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:01 PM
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Around 100 athletes from 15 districts competed in the Bihar State Kurash Championship at Muzaffarpur’s Sports Building, where local players secured the overall championship, with Patna and Lakhsiraj finishing second and third respectively.
The Bihar State Kurash Championship was staged at the Sports Building in Muzaffarpur, drawing close to a hundred competitors representing fifteen districts across the state. The tournament featured a series of bouts in the traditional wrestling discipline, with athletes vying for individual and team honors.
Muzaffarpur’s contingent delivered a dominant performance, accumulating the highest points across all weight categories to clinch the overall championship title. Their consistency in both offensive and defensive techniques set them apart from the field.
Patna’s team secured the runner‑up position, while representatives from Lakhsiraj finished third, rounding off the podium. The results underscore the growing popularity of Kurash in Bihar and highlight Muzaffarpur’s emerging status as a hub for the sport.
Organisers from the state sports authority praised the competitive spirit displayed and indicated plans to expand the championship to include more districts in future editions.
Muzaffarpur’s contingent delivered a dominant performance, accumulating the highest points across all weight categories to clinch the overall championship title. Their consistency in both offensive and defensive techniques set them apart from the field.
Patna’s team secured the runner‑up position, while representatives from Lakhsiraj finished third, rounding off the podium. The results underscore the growing popularity of Kurash in Bihar and highlight Muzaffarpur’s emerging status as a hub for the sport.
Organisers from the state sports authority praised the competitive spirit displayed and indicated plans to expand the championship to include more districts in future editions.