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Belagavi: The state government will hold Karnataka Kusti Habba , a first of its kind four-day wrestling tournament in Belagavi from February 7. The government has sanctioned Rs 2 crore for the event out of which Rs 85 lakh has been earmarked for prize money. More than 750 wrestlers are expected to take part in it. Wrestlers from Georgia and Azerbaijan will perform on the day.K Shrinivas, commissioner of youth empowerment and sports department, BUDA commissioner Preetam Nasalapure, president of Indian style wrestling Ratankumar Mathapati and medical officer of Belagavi City Corporation Dr Shashidhar Nadagouda were present. Forest minister Satish Jarkiholi will inaugurate the event at the district stadium, said DC S B Bommanahalli At a press conference here on Saturday, the DC said the event will have competitions in six sections based on gender and weight..