Kambala to Get Automated Time Gate System For Efficient Time Management During The Events

The Dakshina Kannada Jilla Kambala Samithi, has decided to introduce automated time gate and photo-finish result system for efficient time management in Kambala events. Samithi president Belapu Deviprasad Shetty told that the introduction of the new system could ensure Kambala events get concluded within about 30 hours as against the present two days.

Under the new system, the buffalo handlers would get five or 10 minutes to begin the race. If they fail to start within the given time, the referee would take a call on giving them another chance or disqualifying them. A traffic signal-like system, red, yellow and green lights, would facilitate the start of the race. Initially the sytem would be on a pilot basis at the Kantabare-Budabare Kambala at Aikala Bava village in Udupi district on February 3. The system would be introduced for other Kambalas subsequently.

Adani Group executive director Kishore Alva handed over a cheque for ₹10 lakh to the samithi on the occasion and said the foundation was prepared to support establishment of a Kambala academy.