UT Khader visits Bhatkal, watches cricket match organised by Cosmos Sports Centre

Bhatkal: 13 December 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a cricket match being played as part of a local tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre.

After taking part in a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen Bhatkal, Khader went to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament matches are being held. Officials of the Cosmos Sports Centre accompanied him during the visit.

Several local community leaders were present on the occasion, including Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem president and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Tanzeem vice-president Atiqur Rahman Muniri, general secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, Cosmos Sports Centre president Ismail Anjum, Mohtisham Complexes managing director S. M. Arshad, and former Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation president Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.

Addressing players and organisers, Khader conveyed his best wishes to all participating teams and encouraged the players to compete in a spirit of sportsmanship. He said such sporting events play an important role in spreading unity and harmony among the youth.

The cricket tournament, which began on November 21, will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.

The Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its involvement not only in promoting sports but also in social and community activities, including initiatives aimed at encouraging education among students.