Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Karnataka Government Pledges ₹1 Crore Grant for Kodava Hockey Tournament
The Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that the state government will give 1 crore rupees to help with a special hockey tournament.
This tournament is very important because it celebrates the Kodava people and their love for hockey.
Many people from the Kodava community have played hockey for India, making their region famous for the sport.
The tournament is unique because families, not sports clubs, form the teams.
The Chief Minister said he is proud of the Kodava culture and will personally attend the event.
This money will help make the tournament a success.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ₹1 crore grant for the Chenanda Hockey Tournament.
The grant aims to support the prestigious event that celebrates Kodava pride and hockey heritage.
The tournament is scheduled for May 2026 and features a unique format where families, not clubs, field teams.
The Chief Minister lauded the Kodava community's significant contributions to Indian hockey.
The state government has assured full support for the smooth conduct of the tournament.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the state government
- What
- Announced a ₹1 crore grant for the Chenanda Hockey Tournament.
- When
- Saturday (announcement), May 2026 (tournament)
- Where
- Bengaluru (announcement), Kodagu (tournament)
- Why
- To support the prestigious tournament celebrating Kodava pride and hockey heritage, acknowledging the Kodava community's contributions to Indian hockey.
- Grant Amount
- ₹1 crore
- Tournament Name
- Chenanda Hockey Tournament
- Announced By
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- Announcement Date
- Saturday
- Event Date
- May 2026
- Unique Format
- Family teams compete, not clubs