Madikeri, Nov. 2: The 26th annual hockey festival between Kodava families is being organized in Napoklu this time, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the logo of Chenanda Cup hockey in Bengaluru today.
The Chief Minister, who released the logo of the tournament at a program held at CM's home office Krishna, said that he had heard about the hockey festival but had not attended it so far. He wished the best of luck with the hope of reaching the final this time. He also announced a grant of Rs 1 crore for the hockey festival to be held this time. The program was organized under the leadership of Virajpet MLA and Chief Minister's legal advisor Ajjikuttir S. Ponnanna.
District in-charge Minister N.S. Bosaraju, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Thangadgi, and Urban Development Minister Bhairathi Suresh were present on the occasion. Kodava people have made special achievements in hockey. Kodavas mean hockey. The Chief Minister praised the fact that hockey means Kodavas and said that the hockey players of Kodagas have been recognized at the international level and have brought fame to the country. The Chief Minister said that the Kodavas culture has also maintained its own uniqueness, which is a matter of pride, and advised to organize this time's tournament in a neat manner. MLA Ponnanna gave details about the hockey festival to the Chief Minister.
Chenanda Cup Executive President Deena Poovaiah gave a brief information about this time's tournament. Kodavas Hockey Academy office bearers Pandada Bopanna, Cheppudira S. Poonacha, Muddanda Rashin Subbaiah, Mukkatira Somaiah were present on the occasion. Chenanda Hockey Festival Committee President Kambu Karumbayya, office bearers Madhu Madaiah, Tammi Tamaiah, Jimmy Ayyanna, Suresh Nanaiah, Shyamala, Sachin Ayyappa, Namrutha Ayyanna and family members were present on the occasion.
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