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Wrestling Mahadangal Kicks Off at Two-Day Fair in Nadda, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:46 PM
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A two-day fair in Nadda, Punjab, has begun with the launch of a wrestling Mahadangal, drawing local athletes and spectators.
The town of Nadda in Punjab inaugurated a two-day fair that features a wrestling Mahadangal, a traditional competition that showcases local talent. Organisers have set up the arena within the fairgrounds, inviting wrestlers from nearby districts to compete over the two-day period.
The event aims to promote regional sports culture while providing entertainment for families attending the fair. Spectators are expected to watch bouts that follow the customary rules of Indian wrestling, with matches scheduled throughout the day.
Local authorities have coordinated with the fair committee to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the tournament. The Mahadangal is part of a broader effort to revive interest in indigenous sports in the state.
Attendance is anticipated to rise as word spreads across neighboring villages, making the fair a focal point for community gathering and cultural celebration.
The wrestling competition will conclude at the end of the second day, after which the fair will continue with other attractions and stalls for visitors.
The event aims to promote regional sports culture while providing entertainment for families attending the fair. Spectators are expected to watch bouts that follow the customary rules of Indian wrestling, with matches scheduled throughout the day.
Local authorities have coordinated with the fair committee to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the tournament. The Mahadangal is part of a broader effort to revive interest in indigenous sports in the state.
Attendance is anticipated to rise as word spreads across neighboring villages, making the fair a focal point for community gathering and cultural celebration.
The wrestling competition will conclude at the end of the second day, after which the fair will continue with other attractions and stalls for visitors.