Hockey utsav helps in reestablishing the vanishing family connections: CM Bommai

Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)

At a time when the family relationship is vanishing,the Appachattolanda Hockey tournament is helping to reestablish family connections,said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking after inaugurating the Appachattolanda Hockey tournament for the year 2022-23 here on Saturday,he said this is a special tournament as it is organized by the Kodava families.

These families enjoy a good relationship and the culture, tradition,and practices of the Kodavas unite all. Their attire and food are special.

It is happy to note that this tournament is going on for the last 23 years.Families must unite and relationships must prosper. This is the culture of India.This kind of tournament is not seen anywhere in the world.

Bommai said his father and former CM,S.R.Bommai had released Rs one crore towards the construction of a stadium to hold the hockey tournament in Kodagu.

Kodava Development Corporation

The CM said the Kodavas are physically strong and protect the nation. Steps will be taken to set up the Kodava Development Corporation.

Minister S.T.Somashekar,MLAs K.G.Bopaiah,Appacchu Ranjan,MLC,Pratap Simha Nayak, Kodava Hockey Academy Director Chaiyyanda Satya, Manu Muttappa, Padmasri Rani Machaiah, M.P.Ganesh, and Subbaiah were present.