A New Chapter for Kabaddi in Nuapada: District Kabaddi Association (DKAN) Formed to Boost Sporting Talent

Nuapada, July 20: In a significant step towards the promotion and overall development of kabaddi in Nuapada district, the first formation meeting of the District Kabaddi Association, Nuapada (DKAN) was held at Mango Garden, Khaliapani. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Anil Kumar Patra and witnessed enthusiastic participation from kabaddi players, coaches, referees, physical education teachers, club representatives, sports enthusiasts, and young athletes from different parts of the district. The meeting focused on strengthening the sport of kabaddi in Nuapada through an organized approach, identifying rural talent, conducting structured training camps, preparing players for district, state, and national-level competitions, and promoting women’s participation in the sport. Members unanimously resolved to formally establish the District Kabaddi Association, Nuapada (DKAN), adopt its Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Constitution/Bye-Laws, and initiate the registration process under the Societies Registration Act. The newly constituted Executive Committee was also announced. Mr. Anil Kumar Patra was elected as President, Mr. Sumat Ram Majhi as Senior Vice-President, Mr. Mithun Majhi and Mr. Rajendra Raut as Vice-Presidents, Mr. Babulal Bariha as General Secretary, Mr. Madhab Raut as Joint Secretary, and Mr. Premlal Bariha as Treasurer. To ensure efficient functioning of the association, several key appointments were made. Mr. Pritesh Sahu was appointed Legal Advisor, Mr. Lalit Bariha as Technical Director, Mr. Kaushik Barik as Chairman of the Referee Board, Mr. Panalal Raut as Chairman of the Coaching Committee, Mrs. Pankajini Bariha as Women’s Kabaddi Coordinator, Mr. Debkumar Satnami as Youth Development Coordinator, and Mr. Vijay Bariha as Media and Public Relations Officer. The association also resolved to organize district-level kabaddi championships, regular coaching camps, referee certification programmes, women’s kabaddi development initiatives, and youth talent identification drives on a regular basis. Participants appealed to all kabaddi clubs, players, and sports lovers across the district to join the association and work collectively towards building a strong kabaddi movement in Nuapada. In his concluding remarks, President Mr. Anil Kumar Patra thanked all participants for their support and expressed confidence that the newly formed association would play a vital role in elevating the standard of kabaddi in Nuapada. The meeting concluded with a formal vote of thanks.