The State Kambala Association announced a revised calendar for the 2026‑27 Kambala season, outlining 27 competitions that will run from early November through early May across coastal Karnataka. The opening race was held on 7 November in Panapila, and the final event is slated for 1 May in Kadandale.
Following the inaugural meeting, the schedule lists successive dates and venues: 14 November in Sanur, 21 November in Kodange, 28 November in Kakkepadavu, 5 December in Hokkadigoli, 12 December in Baradibeedu, 19 December in Venur, 26 December in Mulki and 27 December in Ballamanja. The new year continues with events on 2 January in Mangaluru, 9 January in Miyyar, 16 January in Naringana, 23 January in Moodbidri, 30 January in Puttur, 6 February in Aikala, 13 February in Jappinamogaru, 20 February in Adde and 27 February in Vamanjoor.
March sees races on 6 in Ermal, 13 in Bantwal, 20 in Bangadi, 27 in Uppinangady, while April features competitions on 3 in Gurupura, 10 in Balkunje, 17 in Harekala and 24 in 80 Badagabettu. The season will close with the May 1 showdown in Kadandale.
The release, signed by Dr. Deviprasad Shetty, President of the State Kambala Association, and Chandrasahas Sanil, President of the District Kambala Committee, emphasizes the cultural importance of the sport for local agrarian communities. Organisers hope the updated timetable will aid participants, spectators and vendors in planning travel and logistics, ensuring each traditional race receives full community support.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK