Kodagu: A Sacred Land for Sports, Says G. Chidvilas

Madikeri, Oct 30: The second edition of the 'FAP Cup Hockey' tournament—organized by 'Hockey Coorg' in collaboration with the Coorg Hawks Club and Kerala’s United Thalassery Sports Club (UTSC)—kicked off today at the synthetic turf ground of the SAI Sports Training Centre in the city. The tournament is scheduled to span three days.

G. Chidvilas, Editor of the daily newspaper *Shakti*, inaugurated the tournament by striking the hockey ball with a stick and extended his best wishes. Speaking during the formal inaugural ceremony, he noted that while the district is currently facing a drought due to a lack of rainfall, there is certainly no 'drought' of sports in Kodagu. He highlighted that Pandanda Kuttappa laid a strong foundation for various sports to take root in the district by organizing the 'Kodava Family Hockey Tournament.' His efforts to ensure the longevity of sports have proven successful. Chidvilas remarked that the vibrant sporting activity currently seen in Kodagu serves as absolute proof that the district is truly a *Tapobhumi* (a sacred ground of dedicated pursuit) for sports.

Athletes, Get Ready!

Kodagu district has made a monumental contribution to the sport of hockey, with its unique family-based hockey tournaments even setting a Guinness World Record.

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