<p class="title">"Winning and losing is not important in sports. It is the sportive spirit which plays an important role," said MLC Manjunath Bhandari. </p>.<p class="title">He was speaking during a women's sports meet organised on account of Women's Day by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Mangaluru City Corporation and department of youth empowerment and sports. </p>.<p class="title">"It is a matter of pride that women have excelled in all walks of life. Women athletes from the district are shining at the national and international arenas as well," he said. </p>.<p class="title">"Sports is not restricted to medals alone. It helps in maintaining a healthy body. Women have ample opportunities. Every defeat in sports should be accepted as a challenge to reach one's goal," he added. </p>.<p class="title">Barke Inspector Jyothirlinga Honakatti said, "Women have carved a niche in society. Folk literature too starts with women. In this competition, they have showcased their strength all over." </p>.<p class="title">Mayor Premananda Shetty, corporator Sandhya and others were present. As many as 200 athletes took part. </p>.<p class="title">Loka Shikshana department programme assistant Bhagirathi Rai won first place in the shot put and discus throw events.</p>
<p class="title">"Winning and losing is not important in sports. It is the sportive spirit which plays an important role," said MLC Manjunath Bhandari. </p>.<p class="title">He was speaking during a women's sports meet organised on account of Women's Day by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Mangaluru City Corporation and department of youth empowerment and sports. </p>.<p class="title">"It is a matter of pride that women have excelled in all walks of life. Women athletes from the district are shining at the national and international arenas as well," he said. </p>.<p class="title">"Sports is not restricted to medals alone. It helps in maintaining a healthy body. Women have ample opportunities. Every defeat in sports should be accepted as a challenge to reach one's goal," he added. </p>.<p class="title">Barke Inspector Jyothirlinga Honakatti said, "Women have carved a niche in society. Folk literature too starts with women. In this competition, they have showcased their strength all over." </p>.<p class="title">Mayor Premananda Shetty, corporator Sandhya and others were present. As many as 200 athletes took part. </p>.<p class="title">Loka Shikshana department programme assistant Bhagirathi Rai won first place in the shot put and discus throw events.</p>