YIFA Hockey Champions Trophy

Madikeri, A. 6: The Young Indian Farmers Association has organized the YIFA Hockey Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the first time in Somwarpet between prestigious invited teams of the state level, said the organization's president Srinidhi Lingappa.

Speaking at a press conference, he said that it will be held from May 7 to 10 at the synthetic astro turf ground in Somwarpet. A preliminary meeting was held with Hockey Coorg, Hockey Karnataka, and Hockey India to discuss the organization of the tournament. Similarly, a meeting was held with the Blue Star Hockey Club and Dolphins Sports Club of Somwarpet and they expressed their support.

State-level teams such as Canara Bank, Karnataka State Police, AGORC, South Western Railways, Customs, DYES, Southern Command and host YIFA are participating in the hockey tournament to be held from May 7 to 10 at the Somwarpet turf ground under the Youth Services and Sports Department. The team that emerges as the champion in the tournament will be given Rs. 2 lakh cash and an attractive trophy, while the team that comes in second place will be given Rs. 1 lakh cash and a trophy. Along with this, awards will also be distributed in the individual category, he informed.

Many players who have played at the Somwarpet ground have earned fame at the state, national and international levels. With the aim of creating interest in hockey among today's youth and children, YIFA has organized this state-level hockey tournament for the first time. He said that many players who have represented the Indian hockey team are participating in the tournament. Logo to be unveiled on 11th: The tournament logo and trophy will be unveiled on 11th morning at Valley View Sabangana in Madikeri. District Collector Somashekar, District Police Superintendent Bindumani, Assistant Director of Youth Welfare and Sports Department V.T. Vismayi Chakravarthy, DFO Abhiṭīk and others will unveil them, said Srinidhi Lingappa. Association Vice President Harshit Shivappa, Secretary Sajan Mandanna, Tournament Coordinator Abhiṭīk Govindappa, Advisor Vijay Hanagal, Prekshit were present at the meeting.

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