Maharashtra govt to hold 'Govinda' pyramid formation competition in Mumbai on August 31

The Maharashtra government will organise a human pyramid formation competition, the staple of the state's renowned 'Govinda' festivities, on August 31 with participating teams vying for the first prize worth Rs 11 lakh, state minister Uday Samant said on Saturday

The Maharashtra government will organise a human pyramid formation competition, the staple of the state's renowned 'Govinda' festivities, on August 31 with participating teams vying for the first prize worth Rs 11 lakh, state minister Uday Samant said on Saturday.

The competition will be held at the Worli indoor stadium from morning to evening on August 31, Samant, the state industries minister, told reporters.

"We are organising this competition as the formation of the human pyramid is now recognised as an adventure sport. We want to take this competition to the international level," state sports minister Sanjay Bansode said.

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