<p>Madikeri: The 26th edition of the Kodava family <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/hockey">hockey</a> utsava, the Chenanda Cup, will be held from April 5 to May 2 at Napoklu. A total of 383 families have registered for the tournament.</p>.<p>The matches will be held in three grounds in Napoklu. The fourth ground is also readied for the purpose, said Kodava Hockey Academy President Pandanda K Bopanna.</p>.<p>This time, an innovative project called 'A tree for every goal' has been implemented. It is expected that more than 2,000 goals will be scored in the entire <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/tournament">tournament</a>. One sapling will be planted for every goal scored. Already, more than 2,700 saplings have been planted in Devarakadu in Kodagu district, he said.</p>.Recognise Kodava Thakk as a Karnataka language: Codava Council.<p>A large gallery capable of accommodating more than 20,000 spectators at a time is also under construction. This massive gallery will have 12 steps, allowing viewers to watch every match clearly without any obstruction. The construction work is progressing rapidly.</p>.<p>Several shops are set to come up near the grounds, creating the possibility of a mini-market-like <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/atmosphere">atmosphere</a>. Work on building these shops has also gained momentum.</p>.<p>Separate hockey tournaments for women will also be organised, and the registration process for teams is currently underway.</p>
<p>Madikeri: The 26th edition of the Kodava family <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/hockey">hockey</a> utsava, the Chenanda Cup, will be held from April 5 to May 2 at Napoklu. A total of 383 families have registered for the tournament.</p>.<p>The matches will be held in three grounds in Napoklu. The fourth ground is also readied for the purpose, said Kodava Hockey Academy President Pandanda K Bopanna.</p>.<p>This time, an innovative project called 'A tree for every goal' has been implemented. It is expected that more than 2,000 goals will be scored in the entire <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/tournament">tournament</a>. One sapling will be planted for every goal scored. Already, more than 2,700 saplings have been planted in Devarakadu in Kodagu district, he said.</p>.Recognise Kodava Thakk as a Karnataka language: Codava Council.<p>A large gallery capable of accommodating more than 20,000 spectators at a time is also under construction. This massive gallery will have 12 steps, allowing viewers to watch every match clearly without any obstruction. The construction work is progressing rapidly.</p>.<p>Several shops are set to come up near the grounds, creating the possibility of a mini-market-like <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/atmosphere">atmosphere</a>. Work on building these shops has also gained momentum.</p>.<p>Separate hockey tournaments for women will also be organised, and the registration process for teams is currently underway.</p>
