Help of sponsors for hockey championship sought
In a statement, the collector appealed to local industries, voluntary organisations, business establishments, private schools and colleges, corporate hospitals, and other interested individuals to extend their support under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
He informed that the National Junior Women's Hockey Championship will be held from August 1 to 12, and the Army Recruitment Rally will take place from August 3 to 20, both at the Kakinada district sports authority ground.
The hockey tournament is expected to draw around 700 participants, while the recruitment rally will see an average of 1,000 candidates per day, he added.
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