ASIAN sportsmen from across the country will be visiting Dudley on Sunday to take part in the 21st annual Asian games.
The Dudley Shazad Mela features eight competitions in the traditional Asian sports including sprinting, kabaddi, football, beeni (arm wrestling) and bench pressing.
The Shazad Mela is named after Dudley’s own 43-year-old stone lifting legend Shahzada Saleem, whose lifting weight world record remained unbroken for 23-years.
National and international athletes are also expected to flock to the event to take part in Kabaddi and stone lifting challenges, with the winner being presented with a trophy and cash prize.
The event, which is organised by The Kashmir Youth Forum, was set up as an activity which could take children off the streets and out of trouble and get them involved in the world of sport.
Kashmir Youth Forum manager, Shazad Saleem, aged 23, said: “The KYF always strive to promote good relations in the community by organising sports and social events. Traditional sports competitions are a great way to enjoy the cultural diversity in our society and build bridges.”
The sporting event will be held at Dudley College’s Castle View Campus, The Parade from 2pm until 9pm.
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