Virajpet, Sep. 24: The third annual leatherball cricket tournament being organized by the Kodava Cricket Academy among the Kodava communities in Kodagadi will be held from October 19 to 22 at the Junior College grounds in Virajpet, said Kodava Cricket Academy President Keethiyanda Carson Cariappa at a press conference held in Virajpet.
Kodava Cricket Academy Vice President Cheranda Kishan Poovaiah said that since its inception in 1996, the Kodava Cricket Academy has been organizing tennisball cricket tournaments among Kodava families. In addition, for the last three years, the academy has been organizing leatherball cricket tournaments among Kodava communities in Kodagadi. The first year, it was held at the Junior College grounds in Virajpet, and the second year, at the Vijayalakshmi Junior College grounds in Balele. More than 125 players have participated in the tournament held in the last two years. He said that 10 Kodava societies have already registered their names. October 10 is the last day for registration. The players participating in this tournament must be Kodava. Two Kodava guest players are allowed to be included in a team. Players must submit a copy of their Aadhaar card to confirm that they are residents of Kodava and Kodava. Kodava players can play for any Kodava society in the district. He said that many talents have emerged from the tournament held in the last two years and it is our hope that Kodava players will be able to play in the state and national teams in the coming days.
Secretary Kundra Bopanna, treasurer Kokkengada Rajan, directors Pattada Prakash, Balayada Pratish Poovaiah, Kottengada Suraj Madappa, and Avaremadanda Sharan were present in the meeting.
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