Mangalore: Mayor Praveen Anchan inaugurated the DK Football Association Independence Cup Football Tournament at Nehru Maidan on July 18, Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that Mangalore City Corporation will support for the ground development of the Maidan and will encourage the sports people to continue their sports and practice.
He also encouraged the football participants to play with the sports spirit.
Corporator Diwakar said that he will donate money to renovate the dressing room at the Maidan.
Jayaram Hande, general manager of Karnataka Bank participated as the chief guest on the occasion.
Shekar Putran, PCM Kunni, Prof Abdulla and others were present on the dais.
Aound 150 teams will participate in the tourney and Kannur Higher Primary School and Cambridge Higher Primary School played the first match.