The state government is likely to grant a permanent hockey stadium that will appeal to hockey lovers.It is expected that while the chief minister H D Kumarswamy presents his next budget, would sanction Rs 10 crore for the much sought-after stadium. Mr.Adaguru H Vishwanath, state JD S president and MLA from Hunsur constituency confirmed the matter to 'Shakthi'. Recently, a delegation from Kodagu led by Mukkattira Hockey Cup president Mukkattira Uttaiah, ex presidents of Balugod Kodava Cultural Centre Mallengada Dada Belliappa and Kallichanda Cariappa met ex prime-minister H D Devegowda, regarding the same. They requested for a grant from the state government for the upcoming Mukkattira Hockey Festival.
Mr. Adagur Vishwanath, state JD S president and MLA from Hunsur constituency, was also present with the ex prime-minister in the Bengaluru palace grounds. He opined that, instead of granting funds every year for the festival, it is better to establish an international level hockey stadium and requested Mr. H D Devegowda to sanction Rs 10 crore in the upcoming budget, which will please the hockey players and hockey lovers. Added to this, he said it will be much easier to conduct the festival every year at one place with the permanent stadium.
Considering his words, JD S supremo Mr. H D Devegowda immediately contacted the chief-minister Mr. H D Kumarswamy by telephone and suggested him to sanction Rs 10 crore to construct a permanent hockey stadium in Balugod. Mr. Vishwanath informed 'Shakthi' that the chief-minister has accepted the suggestion and consented the same.
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