26th edition of Kodava family hockey tournament begins

Prior to the inauguration, Kodava community members, dressed in their traditional attire, marched in a procession through the town to the ground.

Madikeri: The 26th edition of the Kodava family hockey tournament-- the Chenanda Cup -- began on Sunday in Napoklu of Madikeri taluk, nestled amidst lush green hills.

President of the Kodava Hockey Academy, Pandanda K Bopanna, along with the Chief Minister’s legal advisor AS Ponnanna, inaugurated the tournament by striking a silver ball, marking the start of competition among 383 teams.

Prior to this, Kodava community members, dressed in their traditional attire, marched in a procession through the town to the ground.

In the matches held after the exhibition games, Odiyanda scored a resounding 7-0 victory over Cholapanda, Cheriyanda beat Pasura 5–0, Malavanda won 3–0 against Poodrimada. 

Boliyadira secured 4-0 victory against Uddapanda, Kalengada beat Pattamada 3–0, and Appachettolanda edged past Gummatira 1–0. In the tie breaker Kangira won with a score of 3-2 against Ajjikuttira.