Mangalore : Journalists working for various media houses came together and enjoyed a sports meet organized by the Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists Union, in association with Press Club of at St Aloysius College ground on February 24, Sunday. The event was inaugurated by Manjunath Bhandary, Founder of Bhandary Foundation.
In his address, he was highly appreciate of the Union and the Press Club for organizing the event which helped in promoting unity and friendship among journalists.
Renowned athlete Vandana Shanbhag, said the sports meet helps the scribes enjoy life amid their hectic schedule.
On behalf of the Association, international power lifter Geetha Bai, Special Olympics medalists Royston Pinto and Dhanya S Rao were honoured.
A variety of events including tug of bar, slow bike race, cricket, slow scooter race, passing the ball, musical chair, ice cream eating and banana eating contests were arranged.