Tamil NaduSunday, 18 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Mysuru Kambala trial run: 150 buffalo pairs, free entry, gold prizes announced for 2026 event
A trial run of Kambala in Mysuru on October 18, 2026 was held smoothly, with 150 pairs of buffaloes selected for the two-day event and gold prizes announced.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, a trial run of Kambala was held at a specially created slush track in Sathgalli on the outskirts of Mysuru, ahead of the two-day event scheduled for October 18 and 19, 2026.
Key specifics
- The trial run used two pairs of buffaloes at the Sathgalli slush track.
- A total of 150 pairs of buffaloes were selected for the Mysuru Kambala event.
- The event was planned as a day-and-night affair, with races on Sunday and Monday.
- Entry for spectators was announced as free, with no entry fee or pass.
- The winner will receive 16 grams of gold and the runner-up 8 grams of gold.
Exam lens
Question type: event-number match, key facts: Sathgalli track, 150 pairs of buffaloes, 16 grams gold, 8 grams gold, October 18-19, 2026. TNPSC one-liner: remember the venue, participation cap and prize structure of the Mysuru Kambala event.