Events
Year 2025-2026
Hindu Balbal Awareness Divisional Invitational Mallakhamba Competition 2026
Traditional Mallavidya, Mallakhamb Training and Research Center organized and approved by Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Organization Hindu Balbal Awareness Divisional Invitational Mallakhamb Tournament 2026 was held from 31 January 2026 to 01 February 2026 at Malad. In the said competition, a competition for children under 12/14/16 years of age was organized. Officials of Traditional Mallavidya, Mallakhamba Training and Research Center, Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamba Association as well as Arjuna Award and Sri Shiva Chhatrapati Award winning players/coaches, other dignitaries were present for the said competition. The winners of the said competition were awarded with certificates, medals and attractive prizes. The result of the said competition is as follows.
District Level Panch Class and Panch Exam
District Level Panch Class and Panch Pariksha organized by Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamba Association at Sane Guruji Arogya Mandir, Santacruz on 6th to 7th December 2025. 31 people have registered for the said examination and Panchavarga was guided by the senior officials of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamba Association. The result of the examination is as follows.
Best Boys – Shreyas Pedhanekar
Best Girls – Rhea Pujari
Prabodhan Sports Festival Inter School Mallakhamba Competition 2025-26
Prabodhan Krida Bhawan and Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamba Association organized Prabodhan Sports Festival Inter School Mallakhamba Competition for Dahisar to Bandra Division on 10th December 2025. Under 8, 10, 12, 14 and 17 years players from schools in the western suburbs showcased their skills in the competition. Officials of Prabodhan Krida Bhavan Sanstha, Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamba Association officials as well as Sri Shiva Chhatrapati award winning players/coaches and other dignitaries were present for the said competition. The winners of the said competition were awarded with certificates, medals and attractive prizes.
The result of the said competition is as follows.
Children below 8 years
1) Swanand Indulkar
2) Kaivalya Chavan
3) Kansh Rane
Girls below 8 years
1) Manasvi Patel
2) Arna oil
3) Gratitude Salve
Children below 10 years of age
1) Significant division
2) Tanishq Gamre
3) Viraj Varoodkar
Girls below 10 years
1) Shivai Pawar
2) Alchemy Bhoir
3) Pariha Paradkar
3) Ananya Patil
Children under 12 years of age
1) Kunal Bhoir
2) Suggested Gita
2) Courage Sandhimani
3) Soham Valke
Girls below 12 years
1) Rhea Pujari
2) Dia Hatim
3) Aryana Bhosle
Children under 14 years of age
1) Vowel More
2) Zavian Ansari
3) Piyush Panchal
Girls below 14 years
1) Purva Ambodkar
2) Manava Dixit
3) Mahima Thukrul
Children under 17 years of age
1) Shaurya Naik
2) Shreyas Pedhanekar
3) Swaraj Thakkar
3) Pole Posture
Girls below 17 years
1) Sanvi Desai
1) Kavyashree Masurkar
1) Arya Jadhav
2) Shivangi Pai
3) Mindful theft
Best Boys – Shreyas Pedhanekar
Best Girls – Rhea Pujari
Team Championship
1) Vidya Mandir, Dahisar
2) Shailendra Education Society
Ghe-Bharari Mallakhamba Competition 2025-26
Ghe-Bharari Mallkhamb Competition 2025-26 organized (for Mumbai Suburban District) with the approval of Lokmanya Shikshan Sanstha and Mumbai Suburban District Mallkhamb Organization was held on 14th December 2025. In the said competition, a competition for children under 10/12/14/16 years of age was organized. Officials of Lokmanya Shikshan Sanstha, officials of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamba Association as well as Arjuna Award and Shri Shiva Chhatrapati Award winning players/coaches and other dignitaries were present for the said competition. The winners of the said competition were awarded with certificates, medals and attractive prizes. The result of the said competition is as follows.
U/10 Boys
1. Sarthak Baagne
2. Rudrasai Chetty
3. Piyush
U/10 Girls
1. Kanika Nalavde
2. Ira Sheth
3. Vedika Satose
Children U/12
1. Krunal Bhoir
2. Ayan Rai
3. Mitesh Sirsole
U/12 Girls
1. Rahi Patil
2. Rashi Patel
3. Vaishnavi Guruva
U/14 Boys
1. Aditya Jagde
2. Sarthak Golway
3. Samarth Surve
U/14 Girls
1. Mahima Thakrul
2. Mishti Sanghani
3. Tanishka Khandekar
U/16 Boys
1. Shreyas Pednekar
2. Kaivalya Kank
3. Dhruv Postave
U/16 Girls
1. Manasvi Churi
2. Tanashree Kasrang
3. Harshali Bedekar
Khelo India Beach Games Mallakhamb Competition
The selection trials for the Mumbai Suburban District team—for the Khelo India Beach Games Mallakhamb competition scheduled to be held in Diu from January 5, 2026, to January 10, 2026—were conducted at Pathak Technical High School, Santacruz (East). The names of the athletes selected for the Mumbai Suburban District team in this competition are as follows:
The results of the competition are as follows:
Boys
1) Viraj Ambre
2) Shreyas Pednekar
3) Dwarkadhish Patil
4) Madhavesh Lonkar
5) Vignesh Dighe
6) Dhruv Posture
Girls
1) Manasvi Churi
2) Avanti Talpade
3) Kavya Savla
4) Vijaya Golvankar
5) Tanashree Kasrung
6) Harshali Wadekar
The selection trials for the Maharashtra State team—participating in the Mallakhamb competition at the Khelo India Beach Games to be held in Diu from January 5, 2026, to January 10, 2026—were conducted at Pathak Technical High School, Santacruz (East). From this competition, six athletes from the Mumbai Suburban District have been selected for the Maharashtra State team, which comprises a total of 12 players; their names are as follows:
Boys
1) Viraj Ambre
2) Shreyas Pednekar
3) Dwarkadhish Patil
4) Madhavesh Lonkar
Girls
1) Manasvi Churi
2) Avanti Talpade
Coaches
1) Abhishek Patil
2) Devina Gudhekar
The Maharashtra team secured the team gold medal in both the Boys’ and Girls’ categories at the Khelo India Beach Games Mallakhamb competition, held in Diu from January 5, 2026, to January 10, 2026. All the athletes and coaches from the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association have been congratulated on this achievement.
4th Aarambh Sports Mallakhamb Competition 2026
The 4th Aarambh Sports Mallakhamb Competition 2026, organized with the approval of Aarambh Sports and the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association, was held on February 21 and 22, 2026. In this competition, athletes—both boys and girls—across the age categories of Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Over-16 showcased their skills. The event was graced by the presence of office bearers from Aarambh Sports and the Moraya Mitra Mandal organization, officials from the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association, as well as recipients of the Arjuna Award and Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Award (athletes and coaches), along with other distinguished dignitaries. The winning athletes were honored with certificates, medals, and attractive prizes.
Individual Championship
Boys Under 8
1) Kiyansh Rane
2) Hit Sandhimani
3) Swarit Gadhave
Girls Under 8
1) Vaidavi Kamble
2) Meghna Surve
3) Anvika Deshmukh
Boys Under 10
1) Tanishk Gamre
2) Dhanvin Dhratan
2) Kanish Gogari
3) Athansh Ambre
Girls Under 10
1) Kimaya Bhoir
2) Ananya Patil
3) Dhriti Madhani
Boys Under 12
1) Suchit Gite
2) Soham Walke
3) Vedang Parab
Girls Under 12
1) Jiyana Rajak
2) Gauri Mangaonkar
3) Shivai Pawar
Boys Under 14
1) Aditya Zhagade
2) Harsh Dharod
3) Devesh Gupta
Girls Under 14
1) Mugdha More
1) Tanishka Khandekar
2) Bhakti Patel
3) Gayatri Sawant
Boys Under 16
1) Parth Dharod
2) Soham Natekar
3) Kaivalya Kank
Girls Under 16
1) Arya Jadhav
2) Sanaya Pawar
2) Harshali Wadekar
3) Viviksha Pawar
Boys Over 16
1) Aryan Ambodkar
1) Mrugank Pathare
2) Shreyas Pedhnekar
2) Swaransh More
2) Swaraj Talekar
3) Madhavesh Lonkar
Girls Over 16
1) Purva Ambodkar
2) Sanvi Desai
3) Mahima Thukral
Team Championship
Boys Under 8
1) Rahul Institute
2) Samata Krida Bhavan
2) Vidya Mandir Dahisar
3) Shailendra Education Society
3) Aarambh Sports
Girls Under 8
1) Holistic Fitness Club
2) Samata Krida Bhavan
3) Eklavya Vyayamshala
Boys Under 10
1) Dahisar Sports Foundation
2) Vidya Mandir Dahisar
3) Samata Krida Bhavan
Girls Under 10
1) Vidya Mandir Dahisar
2) Dahisar Sports Foundation
3) Eklavya Vyayamshala
Boys Under 12
1) Sane Guruji Arogya Mandir
2) Vidya Mandir, Dahisar
3) Dahisar Sports Foundation
Girls Under 12
1) Su. Pra. Sangh’s Suvidyalaya
2) Shailendra Education Society
3) Vidya Mandir, Dahisar
Boys Under 14
1) Dahisar Sports Foundation
2) Vidya Mandir, Dahisar
3) Samata Krida Bhavan
Girls Under 14
1) Shri Parleshwar Vyayamshala
2) Goregaon Gymkhana
3) Samata Krida Bhavan
Boys Under 16
1) Vidya Mandir Dahisar
2) Samata Krida Bhavan
2) Dahisar Sports Foundation
3) Shailendra Education Society
Girls Under 16
1) Incredible Mallakhamb
2) Samata Krida Bhavan
3) Shailendra Education Society
Boys Over 16
1) Rahul Institute
2) Vidya Mandir Dahisar (A)
3) Vidya Mandir Dahisar (B)
Girls Over 16
1) Shri Parleshwar Vyayamshala
2) Shailendra Education Society
3) Vidya Mandir Dahisar
Best Boy – Parth Dharod
Best Girl – Sanaya Pawar
Mumbai University Mallakhamb Selection Test 2025
Mumbai University Mallakhamb Team Selection Test 2025 was organized on 05.10.2025 at Jawahar Vidya Bhavan, Chembur. Out of the total 12 players selected in this competition, 6 boys and 6 girls, 11 players are affiliated with the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association.
Girls
1. Janhvi Jadhav
2. Nidhi Rane
3. Palak Churi
4. Shruti Uttekar
5. Pranjali Sawant
6. Maithili Shirwadkar
Boys
1. Nishant Lokhande
2. Shardul Hrishikesh
3. Samarth Rane
4. Mrugank Pathare
5. Avdhut Pingale
All these players will represent Mumbai University in the All India Inter-University Mallakhamb Tournament to be held in New Delhi from 24th to 27th October 2025. Heartiest congratulations to all the selected players and their coaches… 💐
The University of Mumbai delivered an exceptional performance at the All India Inter-University National Mallakhamb Championship 2025–26.
Medal Tally
🥇 Gold Medals: 05
🥈 Silver Medals: 02
🥉 Bronze Medals: 05
🌟Individual Achievements
✅ *Ms. Palak Churi*
🥇 Gold – All-Round Championship
🥇 Gold – Pole Mallakhamb
🥇 Gold – Rope Mallakhamb
✅ *Ms. Janhavi Jadhav*
🥈 Silver – Pole Mallakhamb
🥉 Bronze – All round championship
✅ *Ms. Nidhi Rane*
🥉 Bronze – Rope Mallakhamb
✅ *Mr. Samarth Rane*
🥉 Bronze – Pole Mallakhamb
🥉 Bronze – All-Round Championship
✅ *Mr. Nishant Lokhande*
🥈 Silver – Pole Mallakhamb
✅ *Mr. Mrugank Pathare*
🥉 Bronze – Rope Mallakhamb
🏅 Team Achievements
🏆 University of Mumbai (Boys’ & Girls’ Teams) – Winners🏆
Annual General Meeting of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association
The Annual General Meeting of the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association was held on 21st September 2025 at Jawahar Vidya Bhavan, Chembur. About 60 people, including office bearers of Mumbai Suburban District, representatives of affiliated organizations, and life members, were present for the meeting. In this meeting, information was given and discussions were also held about various activities undertaken by the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association. Everyone appreciated the various activities of the Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association and wished the organization well for its future endeavors. Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Award winners in Mallakhamb game Mr. Ganesh Devrukhkar (Coach), Ms. Akshay Taral, Ms. Janhvi Jadhav, Ms. Rupali Gangavane (Players) were felicitated in the meeting. Also, Ms. Nidhi Rane and Ms. Abhishek Prasad, who were honored with the Meritorious Sportsperson Award by the District Sports Officer (Mumbai Suburban), were felicitated. Similarly, to encourage Mallakhamba Patu, Ms. Dhruv Posture and Ms. Kavyashree Masurkar were felicitated for their excellent performance in the year 2024-25 in memory of the late Dattaram Dudam Sir. Similarly, the first working president of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Sanghatana, Shri. Kailash Khandjode was honored. After thanking all the dignitaries and representatives present, the meeting concluded with the national anthem.
15th June International Mallakhamb Day
The program “Mallakhamb Seminar” was organized on 15th June 2025 on the occasion of International Mallakhamb Day in collaboration with Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association and Sane Guruji Arogya Mandir. About 100 players, umpires, coaches, guides, organizers and office bearers of the organization from various organizations in Mumbai Suburban participated in the program. The Director of Kalnirnay Calendar, Shri. Jayendra Salgaonkar, was the chief guest for the program. Shri. Jayendra Salgaonkar announced that the date 15th June will henceforth be printed as Mallakhamb Day in the Kalnirnay Calendar. Also, for the Mallakhamb Seminar, Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Award winner and dietician Shri Apurva Surve from Mallakhamb provided valuable guidance on the topics of “Balanced Diet – Mount to Dismount”, Sports Physiotherapist Dr. Yuvraj Singh provided valuable guidance on “Importance of Exercise and Mallakhamb Game” and Senior Mallakhamb Coach Shri Mahesh Atale provided valuable guidance on “Psychology for Mallakhamb Game”. Shri Ashish Deval, Secretary of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association, thanked the chief guests and speakers as well as the players, umpires, coaches, guides, organizers and office bearers of the organization and concluded the program with the national anthem.
Ajinkyatara Cup Invitational Mallakhamb Tournament 2025
In collaboration with Suvidya Prasarak Sangh and Suvidya Degree College and Mallakhamb Love, and with the approval of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association, the 4th Ajinkyatara Cup Invitational Mallakhamb Tournament in memory of Late Dattaram Dudam Sir was organized on 3rd and 4th May 2025 at Yojana Vidyalaya, Borivali (East).
The competition was held for boys and girls under the age of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 years, as well as for the second consecutive year, Para Mallakhamba competitions. In it, about 500 players participated. Also, dignitaries from the political and social sectors, office bearers of the organization, umpires, coaches, guides, organizers and volunteers as well as Shiv Chhatrapati Award winners and other dignitaries also actively participated in the program. The winners were awarded certificates, medals, trophies for their remarkable achievements and all the players were honored with the Late Dattaram Dudam Sir’s medal.
The team under the leadership of Ashish Deval, Secretary of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association, performed excellently. All the arrangements, from establishment to implementation, were made with utmost skill, due to which the program was successfully completed within the scheduled time. The program was highly appreciated by the President of Suvidya Prasarak Sangh Shri. Mahadev Ranade, Late Dattaram Dudam Sir’s wife Shri. Smita Dudam Madam as well as Hon. MLA Shri. Sanjay Upadhyay and Chairman of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Shri. Siddhesh Kadam, President of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association Shri. Karunakar Shetty, Former Corporator Shri. Pratibhatai Girkar, Former Corporator Shri. Shiva Shetty and wished them well for the future.
FiT INDIA MOVEMENT – BEACH GAMES – MALLAKHAMB
Under the FiT India Movement initiated by the Government of India, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) successfully organised the Mallakhamb Competition along with various other sports events on 23rd March 2025 at Aksa Beach, Malad. The Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana, under the leadership of Secretary, Ashish Deval, played a crucial role in the successful execution of this event. The entire planning, from setup to execution, was carried out with great skill, ensuring a seamless event.
A special thanks to Devanshi Mali for her valuable support and coordination with the SAI officials. Her efforts significantly contributed to the smooth conduct of the competition and the promotion of Mallakhamb sports.
A total of 90 athletes participated in the open category for boys and girls. Additionally, over 130 individuals, including officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers, actively took part in the event. The competition was graced by the presence of SAI officials, President of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana, Karunakar Shetty and Secretary, Ashish Deval. The event was also attended by Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees and other distinguished guests. Winners were honored with certificates and medals for their remarkable achievements.
Mumbai Suburban District Invitational Mallakhamb Competition 2025
The Mumbai Suburban District Invitational Mallakhamb Competition 2025 was successfully organized with the approval of Bandra East Shiv Sena (UBT) Yuva Sena and the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana on 16th February 2025. A total of 180 athletes (boys and girls) participated in two categories: under 14 years and above 14 years, showcasing their skills. Additionally, nearly 230 individuals including officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers took part in the event. The competition was graced by the presence of Hon. MLC – Anil Parab, Hon. MLA – Varun Sardesai, Shiv Sena (UBT) Deputy Leader – Amol Kirtikar, Vidhan Sabha Sanghatak – Sada Parab, Padmashri awardee – Uday Deshpande, President of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Karunakar Shetty, Dronacharya awardee and President of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ganesh Devrukhkar and Secretary of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ashish Deval. The event was also attended by Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees and other distinguished guests. The winners of competition were honored with certificates, medals and attractive prizes for their achievements. Additionally, eight athletes from Mumbai Upanagar District, who were part of the Maharashtra team that won in Mallakhamb at the National Games held in February 2025, were also felicitated for their outstanding performance.
3rd Aarambh Sports Mallakhamb Competition 2025
The 3rd Aarambh Sports Mallakhamb Competition 2025 was successfully organized with the approval of Aarambh Sports and Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana on 1 & 2 February 2025. A total of 416 athletes (boys and girls) participated in various age categories: under 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 years as well as above 16 years, showcasing their skills. Additionally, nearly 470 individuals including officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers took part in the event. The competition was honored by the presence of Padma Shri awardee – Uday Deshpande, Dronacharya awardee and President of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ganesh Devrukhkar and Secretary of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ashish Deval. The event was also graced by Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees and dignitaries from Moraya Mitra Mandal. The winners of the competition were felicitated with certificates, medals and attractive prizes for their achievements.
24th Parle Mahotstav Competition
The 24th Parle Mahotsav Mallakhamb Competition 2024-25 was successfully organized for the Mumbai Suburban District with the approval of Shri Parleshwar Vyayamshala and the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana on 25 & 26 December 2024. A total of 160 athletes (boys and girls) from the open age category showcased their skills. Additionally, nearly 200 individuals including officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers participated in the event. The competition was graced by Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra – Devendra Fadnavis, Hon. MLA – Parag Alavani, Former Hon. Corporator – Jyoti Alavani, Padmashri awardee – Uday Deshpande, Dronacharya awardee and President of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ganesh Devrukhkar and Secretary of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ashish Deval. The event was also graced by Arjuna Awardee and Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees along with dignitaries from Shri Parleshwar Vyayamshala. The winners of the competition were honored with certificates, medals and attractive prizes for their achievements.
40 th Lt. Bhausaheb Ranade Navodit Mallakhamb Competition 2024-2025
The 40th Lt. Bhausaheb Ranade Navodit Mallakhamb Competition 2024-25 was successfully organized for the Mumbai Upanagar District with the approval of Sane Guruji Aarogya Mandir and Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana on 14 & 15 December 2024. A total of 717 athletes (boys and girls) showcased their skills across different age groups: under 10, 12, 14, 16, and above 16 years. Additionally, nearly 800 individuals including officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers participated in the event. Distinguished guests present at the competition included Padmashri awardee – Uday Deshpande, Dronacharya awardee and Chairman of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ganesh Devrukhkar and Secretary of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana – Ashish Deval. The event was also graced by Arjuna Awardees and Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees as well as representatives from the Inner Wheel Club of Bombay Airport and Sane Guruji Aarogya Mandir. The winners of the competition were honored with certificates, medals and attractive prizes for their achievements.
Prabodhan Sports Festival Inter-School Mallakhamb Competition
The Prabodhan Krida Mahotsav Interschool Mallakhamb Competition for Dahisar to Bandra region was successfully held on December 11, 2024, with the approval of Prabodhan Krida Bhavan and Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana. Approximately 135 athletes from schools across the western suburbs participated in the competition, showcasing their skills in different age groups: under 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 years (boys and girls). Additionally, nearly 200 individuals including officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers took part in the event. Distinguished guests present at the competition included officials from Prabodhan Krida Bhavan, Ashish Deval – Secretary of the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana as well as Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees and other eminent personalities. The winners of the competition were honored with certificates and medals for their achievements.
Inter School State Level Mallakhamb Competition 2024-25 :
The Inter-School State-Level Mallakhamb Championship 2024-25 was held on 28 & 29 November 2024, under the aegis of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Maharashtra State, Pune, in collaboration with the District Sports Office, District Sports Council, Mumbai Suburban, and jointly organized by the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana and Bima Nagar Education Society. A total of 192 athletes from 8 divisions across Maharashtra participated in the competition along with officials, referees, coaches, mentors, organisers and volunteers, bringing the total number of attendees to approximately 300. The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including: Tajender Singh Tiwana – President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Mumbai, Padmashri Awardee Uday Deshpande, Dronacharya Awardee Ganesh Devarukhkar, Navnath Fartade – Deputy Director, Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Mumbai Sports Division, Karunakar Shetty – President, Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana, Abhijit Bhosale – Secretary General, Asian Mallakhamb Federation, Varsha Salvi – District Sports Officer, Mumbai Suburban, Adv. Sanjay Kekaan – Member, Maharashtra Amateur Mallakhamb Association, Ashish Deval – Secretary, Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana, Parag Mahajan – Working President, Bima Nagar Education Society, Sanchita Deval – Director, Mallakhamb Love Organization, Arjuna Awardee and Shiv Chhatrapati Awardees athletes. The championship was a grand success, bringing together the best Mallakhamb talent from across the state.
Annual General Meeting of Mumbai Suburban District Mallakhamb Association
The Annual General Meeting of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana was held on 29th September 2024, at Poinsur Gymkhana, Kandivali (West). The meeting was attended by nearly 100 individuals, including distinguished guests, office bearers from the Mumbai Upanagar District, representatives of affiliated institutions and lifetime members. During the meeting, information was shared and discussions were held regarding various initiatives undertaken by the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana. The association’s new website, logo and various activities were highly appreciated and attendees extended their best wishes for its future endeavors. In the meeting, a felicitation ceremony was held to honor Shri Ganesh Devarukhkar, a recipient of the Dronacharya Award in Mallakhamb, along with the winners of 2nd World Mallakhamb Championship Akshay Taral, Janhavi Jadhav, and Rupali Gangawane. Additionally, to encourage Mallakhamb athletes, a new tradition was introduced this year in memory of Late Dattaram Dudam Sir, wherein emerging players will be recognized for their achievements. For the year 2023-24, Viraj Ambre and Tanvi Davane were honored for their outstanding performances. Moreover, Mallakhamb enthusiasts who contributed donations to the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana were thanked for their generosity. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to all dignitaries and representatives, followed by the national anthem.
Mallakhamb Day 15th June
On the occasion of Mallakhamb Day i.e. on 15th June 2024, the official website of the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana was inaugurated.
Also, the new logo of the Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana was unveiled.
Furthermore, due to the efforts of Mumbai Upanagar Zillha Mallakhamb Sanghatana, the world-renowned and prestigious Kalnirnay calendar has included 15 June as International Mallakhamb Day in its 2025 edition. This recognition will undoubtedly help to bring greater public awareness to Mallakhamb, an ancient and traditional Indian sport.
