Monday, Feb. 24: Dolphins Sports Club here will hold a district-level hockey tournament from Ta.26 to Ta.1 in memory of The. B.E. Rangaswamy Choorigidna at the turf ground of the Government Pre-University College, said club president M.E. Mahesh.
Speaking at a press conference, he said that over the past several years, Dolphins Sports Club has been successful in training young talents and sending several athletes to state and national teams. He informed that it is providing swimming training along with summer hockey camp.
The tournament will be inaugurated by MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda and MP Yaduveer Wodeyar and donors Vijay on Ta. 26 at 2 pm.
On the same occasion, an exhibition match will be held between the student teams of Sai and Kudige Sports School in Madikeri. He said that the first match will be played between BBC and Beralinadu teams of Gonikoppa, and the second match will be played between Coorg Challengers and Konanakunte teams.
National hockey players A.B. Subbaiah, Arjun Halappa, S.V. Sunil, Vikram Kant, India Junior Hockey Team Coach C.B. Janardhan and several sportspersons will arrive for the inauguration program. He said that many hockey players from different parts of the country will play in different teams.
Teams participating in the hockey tournament should consist of 18 players including two goalkeepers. Each team can allow 5 guest players in the team. They should reach the ground 30 minutes before the tournament, he said.
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The first place team will be given Rs. 1 lakh cash and an attractive trophy, while the second place team will be given Rs. 50 thousand cash and a trophy, including individual prizes. Along with this, he informed that a special prize will be distributed to the disciplined team in the tournament.
Club General Secretary B.N. Manjunath, Treasurer Girish, Honorary President Ashok, and Advisor K.S. Prakash were present at the meeting.