Gonikoppal.Dec.16: Despite being known as the hometown of sports, Kodagu district is lacking in the basic facilities required for sports. If the athletes are provided with basic facilities, many achievements can be made at the national and international levels, said Cheppudira Arun Machayya, Vice President of the Karnataka State Sports Authority.
Speaking after inaugurating the first-year hockey tournament in collaboration with the prestigious ‘KAIG’ Sports Foundation and Coorg Challenger at the turf ground in Ponnampet, he said that MLA Ponnanna has made a big plan to start a sports complex at a cost of about one hundred crores by reserving 11 acres of land in V. Badaga of Ponnampet taluk for the establishment of a sports complex in Kodagu. The work has already started, and in the initial phase, Rs. 30 crore project is underway. This will provide more facilities to the athletes of Kodagu. He said that it is commendable that the CAIG organization has come forward to promote hockey.
16 strong teams are competing in this tournament and the 5-day hockey tournament has been organized on the turf ground. He said that the CAIG Sports Foundation under the prestigious ‘CAIG’ Group is collaborating with the Coorg Challenger. International athlete Arjun Devaiah, who arrived as the chief guest, said that tournaments should be held in Kodagu to support the youth, no matter what sport. This will enable children to show more interest in sports at the school level. It is commendable that the CAIG organization has organized a tournament at a national level for the first time. He called on athletes to stay away from bad habits. Parents should keep a close eye on their children.
The program was presided over by the head of the CAIG Group, Kuttanda Sudin Mandanna. On the stage, Bangalore Hockey Association Vice President Thudimada Lokesh Kuttappa, Sports Observer and Commentator Cheppudira Kariappa, Maletira Srinivas, Founder President of Coorg Challengers Patrangada Srimanth Muthanna, Coorg Challengers leaders Gummattira Muthanna, Ponnimada Lokesh, Palangada Karan, Berera Pranay Machayya, Achandira Pritam Kushalappa, Kalapanda Kusmit Somanna, CAIG leaders Kundyolada Shashi Medappa, Tatanda Somaiya and other prominent figures were present in the program. Ajjettira Vikram Uthappa conducted the hockey observation commentary. KAIG leader Kalpana welcomed and expressed her vote of thanks.
Representatives of social media based in Kodagu were honored as part of the program. 5 national level guest players from each team participated in the tournament and performed well.
The first day of the hockey tournament was held at 9 am between Mahadeva Sports Club Balamberi-USC Beralinadu. The second match was held at 11 am between Konanakatte XI and Chalmers Madikeri. At 1 pm, it was held between Malma Club and Kadiyatnad Warriors. At 3 pm, it was held between Dolphin Somwarpet and Sports Hostel Kudige. All the teams performed well. A large number of spectators had come to the ground to watch the hockey.
-H.K. Jagadish
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