Eknath Shinde unveils logo of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Cup State-Level Volleyball Tournament
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Cup State-Level Volleyball Tournament is scheduled to kick off from May 13 to 17 in Badlapur. The incumbent Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Thane's Guardian Minister, Eknath Shinde, reviewed the tournament.
The 62-year-old politician also unveiled the tournament's logo on Tuesday.
MLA Kisan Kathore, Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council President Ruchita Ghorpade, Additional Chief Secretary to the Deputy Chief Minister Asim Gupta, Deputy Director of Sports Department Navnath Fartade, District Sports Officer Suvarna Bartakke, District Surgeon Dr Kailash Pawar, and the office bearers of Maharashtra Volleyball Association were in attendance for the meeting held at the Sahyadri Guest House. Thane District Collector Shrikrishna Panchal also participated in the meeting through a video call.
The Sports Department and Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council have organised the tournament for 18 and 21-year-old boys and girls. The Guardian Minister of the district will head the organising committee for the tournament.
During the meeting, matters related to accommodation and food arrangements for the players, field preparation, health arrangements, etc., were discussed.
The Deputy Chief Minister also funded Rs 25 lakh for the tournament through CIDCO. The meet also saw the attendees conduct a review regarding the Thane Divisional Sports Complex.
