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Panaji: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal Panaji, along with the Sports Authority of Goa, will organise the Gutribal Katkato Sports Festival in collaboration with Adarsh Yuva Sangh, Gaondongrim, Khotigao, Canacona. The three day sports festival will be held from January 9 to January 11, 2026, at Adarsh Khel Gram, Amone, Canacona.
The event aims to promote sports culture, physical fitness, and youth participation at the grassroots level, particularly in tribal and rural areas of South Goa. By bringing together local athletes and sports enthusiasts, the festival seeks to encourage community engagement and provide a platform for emerging talent to showcase their skills in a competitive yet inclusive environment.
The inaugural ceremony of the Gutribal Katkato Sports Festival is scheduled to take place on January 9 at 3:00 pm. Officials from the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Sports Authority of Goa, and representatives of Adarsh Yuva Sangh are expected to be present for the opening ceremony. The event will formally mark the beginning of the sporting activities and set the tone for the festival.
Over the course of three days, the festival is expected to host a range of sports competitions and activities, drawing participation from local youth and sports groups. The organisers have emphasised that the festival is designed not only as a competition but also as a celebration of sportsmanship, discipline, and cultural unity within the region.
The closing ceremony will be held on January 11 at 12:00 noon at the same venue. The concluding event will mark the end of the festival and is expected to include prize distribution and acknowledgements for participants, organisers, and volunteers who contributed to the successful conduct of the event.
Organisers said the Gutribal Katkato Sports Festival reflects a continued effort by the state sports authorities and local youth organisations to strengthen sporting infrastructure and opportunities at the village level. The initiative is also seen as a step towards nurturing future athletes by encouraging early participation and sustained interest in sports.
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