Madikeri: Kodagu, the cradle of hockey in Karnataka, is preparing to host the Chenanda Kodava Family Hockey Festival from Apr. 5 to May 2 at Gen. K.S. Thimayya Stadium in Napokulu, with plans to make this year’s edition especially grand.
The organisers met Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar, on Feb. 9 in New Delhi and cordially invited him to attend the finals on May 2.
Notably, the Chenanda Kodava Family Hockey Festival organising committee members were dressed in traditional Kodava attire, adding a cultural touch to the occasion. The Minister, after accepting the invitation, also learnt about Kodagu’s rich hockey heritage and the historical significance of the festival.
This post was published on February 12, 2026 5:31 pm