Madikeri, Nov. 27: The prestigious men's Junior World Cup Hockey tournament, in which 24 countries are participating, will begin from Dec. 28 (today). This time's Junior World Cup Hockey is being held in India, and the tournament has been organized in Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu from Dec. 28 to December 8. The Indian hockey team will also fight for this title. But the fact that no player from Kodagu district, which is famous for hockey, has made it to the team this time is a source of grief for Kodagu hockey fans. P.B. Sunil, who hails from Shivamogga in Karnataka, is the only player in the Indian team. In the 2023 Junior World Cup, Kodagu's player Chandura B. Poovanna and Hassan's H.S. Mohit were in the team. These two players have currently earned a place in the Indian main team due to their performance and are currently participating in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament being held in Malaysia. The World Cup Hockey trophy unveiling ceremony was held in all the states of the country and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the trophy on behalf of the state in Bengaluru earlier today. On this occasion, Karnataka Olympics Association President Dr. Govinda Raj, Olympians Dhanraj Pillai, Kodagu residents Dr. A.B. Subbaiah, V.R. Raghu Nath, Arjun Halappa, Koothanda K. Poonacha, Vikrankath, Pandada Ayyappa were present along with the Chief Minister.
Although there are some talented players from Kodagu district, they have failed to get a place in the Indian team due to lack of proper effort. The players from the district need to think seriously about this in the future and focus on professionalism. Otherwise, it will be difficult to move forward, said Dr. A.B. Subbaiah. -Shashi
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