Surat, April 29 – In a significant move to promote grappling in Gujarat, the Grappling Committee convened a crucial meeting today with youth leader Jignesh Patil. Patil, son of Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and president of the youth organization 'Youth for Gujarat', expressed keen interest in supporting the development of grappling as a competitive sport across the state.
The meeting focused on the current state, scope, and popularity of grappling in Gujarat. Patil was formally invited to attend the upcoming international grappling championship in Astana, Kazakhstan, an invitation he warmly accepted. He also encouraged Gujarat's athletes to showcase their skills on the global stage.
Patil assured the committee of his full support to promote grappling, and expressed interest in hosting a national-level grappling tournament in Surat in the near future. His positive outlook brought renewed enthusiasm to the committee, with members seeing his involvement as a catalyst for the sport’s growth in the region.
Subhash Dawar, president of the Grappling Committee, described the meeting as a historic moment and emphasized the role of dynamic leadership in advancing Gujarat’s position in the national grappling circuit. The committee's goal is to ensure that athletes from Gujarat earn recognition both nationally and internationally.
Following the meeting, the Grappling Committee outlined four key initiatives: providing specialized training to athletes for the Kazakhstan championship, organizing a national tournament in Surat, launching district-level training camps to raise awareness about the sport, and establishing sponsorship and collaboration with sports-related organizations.
With Jignesh Patil’s support, the committee is confident that grappling in Gujarat will gain new direction and wider reach. There is growing optimism that the state’s athletes will soon shine on international platforms, bringing pride to the region.
