Silambam competitions for the Chief Minister’s Trophy 2026 were held at NIFT-TEA College in Mudalipalayam, Tiruppur, on Thursday.The district-level competitions were conducted for college students and men from the general public. District Physical Education Inspector Mahendran and District Sports and Youth Welfare Officer Raghu Kumar inaugurated the events.
A team of 20 referees conducted the competitions under the supervision of coordinators Anandan, Gowtham Raghunathan and Krishnan. NIFT-TEA College Physical Education Director Senthilkumar made arrangements for the event.
Among college students, 11 participants competed in the below-55 kg category, 11 in the 55-65 kg category, three in the 65-75 kg category and four in the above-75 kg category.
In the general public men’s category, seven participants competed in the below-55 kg category, five in the 55-70 kg category, seven in the 70-85 kg category and four in the above-85 kg category.
