Gowda Family Kalarava Cricket Tournament: Parlakoti emerges champion

Gowda Family Kalarava Cricket Tournament: Parlakoti emerged as the champion and Uluvaru won the Runners' Award in the Gowda Family Kalarava - 2026 cricket tournament between Gowda families held by Gowda Evening Star, Maragodu at the Maragodu Bharathi Junior College Grounds. Uluvaru came first and Kudupaje came second in the tug-of-war between Gowda families.

The first semi-final match of the cricket was played between Uluvaru and Kudekal teams. Batting first, Kudekal team was bowled out for 42 runs in the 10-over match. Uluvaru team scored 43 runs in 4.1 overs and won by 4 wickets.

The second semi-final match was played between Parlakoti and Sanjana teams. In this, Parlakoti, who batted first, scored 84 runs for 7 wickets in 10 overs. Sanjana scored 67 runs for 7 wickets and lost.

The final match was played between Parlakoti and Uluvaru teams. In this, Parlakoti, who batted first, scored 67 runs for 8 wickets in 10 overs. Uluvaru was all out for 43 runs in 9.3 overs.

The first place in cricket was given to the Parlakoti team. A cash trophy of Rs. 50 thousand, the second place was given to the Uluvaru team. A cash trophy of Rs. 30 thousand, the teams that were eliminated in the semi-finals were given a cash trophy of Rs. 15 thousand each, and the teams that were eliminated in the quarter-finals were given a cash trophy of Rs. 5 thousand each. 

The plowing team which stood first in the tug-of-war got Rs. 25,000 in cash, a trophy, and Rs. 15 thousand cash trophy was distributed.

Individual rewards

Best Batsman - Keerthi (Kudekal), Best Bowler Manja (Kudekal), Best Fielder Praful (Uluvaru), Man of the Series Sajan (Parlakoti), Man of the Match Purushottam Rakshit (Parlakoti), Emerging Player Vikrant (Kudupaje), Best Women Player Jyoti (Bidrupane).

The closing ceremony, chaired by Gowda Evening Star President Kattemane Roshan, was attended by the guests including State Vokkaliga Sangha Director Harapalli Ravindra, Kodagu Gowda Samajgala Union President Anand Karandlaje, Kodagu Gowda Vidya Sangha President Ambekal Naveen Kushalappa, Businessman Harish Gowda Kambala, and Coffee Grower Karnayyana Basappa. Madikeri MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda and Businessman Edikeri Prasanna visited the tournament.

The first semi-final match was inaugurated by Coffee Grower Baduvandra Lakshmipati, and the second semi-final match was inaugurated by Indian Global Academy of Education Vice President Bidrupane Basappa. The final match was inaugurated by the guest dignitaries. The tournament organizers were present.

Health Checkup Camp

A free medical checkup camp was organized under the joint auspices of Bharatiya Global Academy of Education, Kodagu Gowda Samaj, KVG Medical College Sulya, Rotary Mistyhills Madikeri, and Gowda Evening Star. The inauguration was performed by Kodagu Gowda Samaj President D.S. Anand.

Bharatiya Global Academy of Education President Mallandira Krishnaraju presided over the event. The chief guests were Sulya Nehru Memorial College Principal Dr. M.A.A. Rudrakumar, Rotary Misty Hills President Ratnakar Rai, Gowda Evening Star President Kattemane Roshan, Maragodu Gowda Samaj President Kattemane Janardhan, and Bharatiya Global Academy of Education Vice President Bidrupane Basappa.

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