First training workshop for Kambala jockeys in Karkala inaugurated by former minister V. Sunil Kumar

Karkala MLA V. Sunil Kumar speaking after inaugurating the first training workshop for Kambala jockeys organised in Karkala on Sunday. | Photo Credit: UMESH S. SHETTIGAR Former Minister and Karkala MLA V. Sunil Kumar on Sunday, inaugurated the first-ever training workshop for Kambala jockeys at the Lava-Kusha Jodukare Kambala venue, Miyar in Karkala.The workshop was jointly organised by the Karnataka State Kambala Association and the District Kambala Committee. He also hoisted the Kambala flag on the occasion.Speaking at the event, Mr. Kumar said Kambala is gaining popularity every passing day and the number of Kambala events as well as Kambala buffalo bull owners is also increasing. At the same pace, the number of Kambala jockeys (runners) should also increase, he said complimenting the efforts of the Kambala associations in organising the training workshop.The workshop saw participation by 214 candidates from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasargod districts. Workshop patrons Ermal Rohit Kumar Hegde, Praveen Chandra Alva, Yogish Shetty and Sandeep Shetty, Navodaya Gram Vikas Charitable Trust Trustee Sunil Kumar Bajagoli, APMC and Kukkundur Panchayat former president Anthony D’Souza Nakre, State Kambala Committee Secretary Vijay Kumar Kanginamane and others were present. Published - September 06, 2026 07:51 pm IST