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Gonikoppal, Dec. 17: The 100th anniversary of the sport of hockey was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Through this, the hockey legends were admired by young athletes and hockey lovers.

History was written in the sport of hockey in Kodagu by bringing eight Olympians together on the same stage. Hundreds of students simultaneously arrived at the new stadium with colorful dresses and celebrated with the Indian flag with the Vande Mataram song.

Such a rare moment was witnessed by Hockey India President Dilip Turki, Dhanraj Pillai, Olympians M.A.A. Somaiah A.B. Subbaiah, C.S. Poonachha, Baleada Subramani, V.R. Raghunath.

Tournament kicks off

The final tournament of the fifth edition of the Inter-School Masters Cup 2025, organized at the new Astroturf ground of the Cals Educational Institution, was inaugurated by Hockey India President Dilip Turki. Olympian Dhanraj Pillay threw a silver coin and started the game.

It is commendable that hockey legends have come to celebrate the 100th anniversary of hockey. Ashwini Nachappa, founder of Ashwini Sports Foundation and Managing Trustee of Cals Educational Institution, said that young talents from Kodagu should emerge in the Indian team. The program was attended by Cals Educational Institution Chairman Datta Karumbaiah, Olympians 4 to 6th page

Dr. A.B. Subbaiah, C.S. Poonacha, Baleada Subramani, M.A.A. Somaiah, V.R.Raghunath, Karnataka Sports Authority Vice President C.S.Arun Machayya, Hockey Coorg President Palangad Lava Kumar, CALS Principal Gouramma and many other dignitaries were present.

The guests distributed prizes to the winning teams. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, Padma Shri awardee and Hockey India President Dilip Turki, Olympian Dhanraj Pillai gifted an Indian T-shirt to Ashwini Nachappa of CALS Educational Institution.

Olympian M.A.A. Somaiah spoke and said that if there is discipline and hard work in sports, there is a chance for success. Young players should adopt this in their lives and move forward. He said that the contribution of Ashwini Sports Foundation to the promotion of sports in Kodagu is immense.

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