Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami along with Deputy CM O Panneerselvam inaugurated the 'Jallikattu' competition in Alanganallur area of Madurai on January 16.
Several other leaders were also present.
However, COVID norms went for a toss during the event.
In the wake of COVID-19, State government directed that number of players shouldn't be over 150 at an event.
The bull-taming sport is popular in TN.
Jallikattu is celebrated in the second week of Jan, during the Tamil harvest festival, Pongal.