Ponnapete, May. 11: BBC Gonikoppalu team emerged as the champion of Kodagu Basketball League Season-3 organized by Coorg United Basketball Club Ponnampet in association with Teagle Hoops Stars and D Coach at Ponnampet Sant Antony High School Ground. This tournament, which was held between 6 franchises, was held in an exciting manner yesterday. Renowned basketball players from Kodagu participated.
Avengers Virajpete team, which competed fiercely for the victory in the final match, was satisfied with the runner-up position. Champion BBC team was given a cash trophy of 50 thousand, while runner-up Avengers team was given a cash trophy of 25 thousand.
BBC team won against Coorg United in the first semi-final match before the final match and entered the final. Avengers qualified for the final by defeating Tegal Hoops Stars in the second semi-final. A total of 6 teams including Marshals Madikeri, Avengers Virajpet, D'Coach Ponnampet, BBC Gonikoppal, Coorg United Ponnampet, Tegal Hoops Stars Gonikoppal fought for the title of champion. In the tournament, Indian team player Parandanda N. Bopanna, who plays for Chennai Customs, national player and Khelo India silver medalist Karan Ayyappa, national players Arpan Poojary, Suresh Shetty played for various teams and attracted attention.
Individual Awards
Bopanna of BBC team won the Most Valuable Player award, Gedun of BBC team won the Stylish Player award, Sanath of Avengers team won the Best Defensive award, and Arpan of Teagle Hoops Stars team won the Best Three Pointer award.
Father Manoj Manuel D'Souza of Ponnampet Saint Anthony's Educational Institution, inaugurated the tournament by throwing the ball into the basket and said that sports are helpful for physical and mental health, and all teams should try to play the game with sportsmanship. Good friendship should be developed through sports. The final tournament was held under the light of the moon. On this occasion, tournament organizers Chottangada S. Somaiah, Kotrangada Subbaiah, Mukkatira Danny Kawerappa, Kundachchira Nithin, Jojo, Naushad, Soyal were present.
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