Dec. 2: Young rising tennis player Kalianda Niki Poonacha from Kodagu has got a chance to play in the 2026 Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament. Niki Poonacha has qualified to play in the Australian Open tournament by winning the double title in the Asia Pacific Wild Card Play-off tournament held in Chengdu, China. The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) has announced a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh for him. Niki Poonacha, who hails from Kakkabe in Kodagu, is the son of Kalianda Manu Poonacha and Veena, who are settled in Mysuru. This is the first time he has got the opportunity to play in a Grand Slam tournament. It is a matter of pride for Kodagu district that Niki Poonacha is following in the footsteps of famous tennis player Rohan Bopanna. Responding to this, State Tennis Association Secretary Maheshwar Rao said that Niki Poonacha's achievement has made us all happy and we expect great achievements from her.
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