MYSORE: Mysore City Corporation (MCC) will organize a sports meet for its members and general public to mark its 150th anniversary.Announcing this before reporters here on Tuesday, former mayor and sports committee in-charge Purushottam said the event will be held at Chamundi Vihar stadium at 8am on August 26. The sporting events will be held under different categories for members, staffs, men and women under different age groups.

Men in 40-60 (and above) age group can take part in 50, 75, 100, 200 and 400 metre race besides shot-put, golf and hitting the wicket. Pegging the wicket, lemon-spoon race, 50, 75, 100 and 200 metre race will be held for women staff and members in 40-60 (and above) age group.This apart, tug-of-war, cricket and kabaddi competition will also be held between MCC members, officers and staff, while women members, officers and staff will vie for honours in musical-chair competition. Other events are carrom (doubles) and chess competition for both men and women.MCC will organize Mysore marathon for children and senior citizens, and a cycle race for general public.