Mysuru, Oct. 18 -- 'Raja' boasts of 65 championship medals; 'Bhaargi' and 'Somu' won 17 titles last year

Among the champion Kambala buffaloes that have arrived in Mysuru for Dasara Kambala are 'Raja', a dominant performer in the senior rope (Hagga) category with a lifetime tally of 65 championship medals and the pair 'Bhaargi' and 'Somu', which won 17 of the 28 Kambalas they competed in last year.

'Bhaargi' and 'Somu' are led by jockey Vandit Shetty, assisted by Umesh. Shetty has guided the buffaloes to 17 medal wins in Bengaluru and coastal Kambala events.

Every year, 28 Kambalas are held in the coastal region. This year, with the addition of Dasara Kambala, the 2026 racing calendar will have 29 Kambalas.

'Bhaargi' and 'Somu' led by ...