Coastalwood Premier League gets off to a colourful start

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 11, 2017 : The much awaited five-day Coastalwood Premier League (CPL) was inaugurated at a glittering  ceremony held at Nehru Maidan  on April 11, Tuesday by  Vittal Shenoy, DGM of Corporation along with several other dignitaries who graced the occasion by releasing balloons in the air. Mahabala Maarla, former mayor administered oath to the participants.

Speaking on the occasion, eminent Tulu theatre personality Devdas Kapikad said  he was happy to see the event organised on such a grand scale for a friendly cricket match. He also wished all success to the future heroes of  Tulu film industry as well as various other fields. He further stressed the need for united efforts  to  promote   Tulu language and culture.

Another eminent Tulu  theatre and film director Vijaykumar Kodialbail, in his address  urged all teams to  play  the game with the true sport of sportsmanship.

District Youth Congress President Mithun Rai also spoke on the occasion.   Sharmila D Kapikad, Yogish Shetty Jeppu,  Tulu theatre personalities Bhojraj Vamanjoor, Arvind Bolar and many others were present.