Al Rm. Nagappan has been elected as the President of United Planters Association of Southern India (UPASI) for the year 2019-20.
A coffee planter by profession, he manages the family business of Karrie Kollie Estate at Suntikoppa in Kodagu. Nagappan was elected at the 126th Annual Conference of the Association held in Coonoor in Nilgiris district.
Nagappan has been in the coffee industry from 1982 and has rich experience in planting industry. His involvement with the planting association has been longstanding. He is an avid sportsman, with Golf being one of his passions.
Nagappan was associated with the Mercara Downs Golf Club for many years as Hon Secretary. He served in Karnataka Golf Association in various capacities and went on to become the President of the Karnataka Golf Association
Prashant Bhansali, CEO of Kairbetta Estates, a family-run tea plantation and an orthodox tea manufacturer, was elected as the Vice-President.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 15th, 2019
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin handing over a cheque for ₹75 lakh to squash player Joshna Chinnappa in Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday handed over a cheque of ₹75 lakh to squash player Joshna Chinnappa, who won a gold medal in world doubles championships in Glasgow recently.
Minister for Sports Development Siva V. Meyyanathan and senior officials were present.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Tamil Nadu / by JDennis Solomon Jesudasan 10525 / Chennai – April 29th, 2022
The series will be created in 10 second-video formats to capitalise on the traction gained via Instagram Reels.
EatFit, one of India’s largest healthy food platforms, has announced Ashwini Ponnappa, hailed as one of India’s leading international badminton players, as the face of its campaign to promote healthy eating.
Ashwini, who represents India in the international circuits for women’s badminton and has won several laurels for the country, joins the EatFit fraternity to help its community of consumers explore and inculcate healthier food habits.
Ashwini is a staunch practitioner, and believer in fitness and the role food plays in maintaining an active lifestyle. Ashwini makes for the perfect campaign ambassador to inspire people to find simple food that can bring them joy while becoming a part of their daily lives.
Since its inception, EatFit has been on a path to help consumers build sustainable and healthy eating habits, aided by its wide variety of wholesome food options and a mantra to make eating healthy a happier experience. Through this collaboration with Ashwini, the company endeavours to amplify this message with a weekly food exploratory show.
The show, to be published on the company’s social media platforms, will feature Ashwini on a journey to discover healthier food options and enjoy good food that is nourishing.
The series will be created in 10 second-video formats to capitalise on the traction gained via Instagram Reels – a platform where a bulk of EatFit’s potential consumers engage with them. A new video in the series will be released every week, extending the campaign for two months.
Commenting on the development, Ankit Nagori, founder of Curefoods, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Ashwini Ponnappa, a phenomenal badminton player and a personal inspiration, for our latest campaign. Ashwini’s achievements and commitment to an active lifestyle, of which food is an intrinsic part, make her a stellar example for people to imbibe similar values in their lives. Through the weekly food show we have planned, we want people to go on this journey of discovery with Ashwini and find ways that simple food can make a huge difference in their lives. This is what EatFit, at its core, is all about. I am excited to watch this campaign unfold and hope that our message can achieve the desired impact.”
source: http://www.afaqs.com / afaqs! / Home / by afaqs! news bureau / June 10th, 2022
Five hockey players who trained at the Sports Authority of India Training Centre, Madikeri and represented the State in the 12 th Hockety Senior Women’s National Championship, were felicitated by the local authorities recently.
They represented Karnataka at the event held in Bhopal in May and scripted history by winning the silver medal after a gap of 33 years.
The players were S.P. Likitha, Leelavathi B. Koppad, H.G. Dhanushree, B.A. Shaya Kaveramma and K.A. Deepthi. The authorities said in addition, two ex-atheltes Pooja and Nisha from SAI Training Centre, Madikeri, were also in the team.
Kodagu Deputy Commissioner B.C.Satish praised the performance of the girls in the tournament and said that they were models for other athletes and sportspersons and a source of inspiration to perform better.
He said they should raise the bar higher and strive for greater achievements and promised all facilities and assistance to the SAI Training Centre to ensure high performance at both national and international levels.
Superintendent of Police M.A. Aiyappa said practice makes a person perfect and player should give their best to shore up their performance in future tournaments as well. He said one could achieve perfection and victory in any field provided one was committed and passionate about it. Kodagu ZP CEO Bhanvar Singh Meena said Kodagu was known to patronise hockey and advised the youth and the players to practice, participate in more tournaments and make themselves eligible to represent the country in international tournaments like the Olympics, Common Wealth Games etc.
Offficials of the training centre including Mini Unniraj, in-charge of the Centre, C.U. Rani, Assistant, Komala, hockey coach, were among those present.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Karnataka / by Special Correspondent / Mysuru – June 10th, 2022
The Palekanda brothers recently took part in the Pan India Master Games held in Bengaluru and won three gold medals and two silver medals
Palekanda P Bopaiah (94) and Palekanda Beliappa (85)
Madikeri :
Age is just a number. This has been proved right by two brothers of Kodagu who are making their district and state proud by actively participating in various sports championships held for senior citizens across the country. Palekanda P Bopaiah (94) and Palekanda Beliappa (85), residents of Kuttandi village in Kodagu district, have now set their eyes on participating in track and field championships to be held in in Sydney and Japan next year.
The Palekanda brothers recently took part in the Pan India Master Games held in Bengaluru and won three gold medals and two silver medals. By taking part in javelin throw, relay race, 1,500 metre running race, walkathon, 100 metre run, the two brothers call themselves all-rounders.
“Both of us stay together in our village. I have been passionate about sports from the time I was a kid and my schoolmates could never match my speed in athletic events when I was a young boy. My elder brother is a retired Army man. Both of us decided to resume our participation in sports field over three years ago and we haven’t looked back since,” said Beliappa.
The brothers have also set up a Master Games Association for senior citizens in Kodagu and are working out the modalities to enable senior citizens to become its members.“My first participation in sports championship as a senior citizen was at Vadodara. I won the third place in the National Masters Game. Ever since, I ensure that I take part in all championships that are held for senior citizens across the country. Both my brother and I are now looking forward to taking part in the athletic championships scheduled to be held in Sydney and Japan next year ,” he added. However, the duo needs at least Rs 2 to 3 lakh fund to take part in the international championship and are eagerly looking forward to sponsorship.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by Express News Service / June 03rd, 2022
Picture : Mechanda S. Bopanna, Hon. Secretary, KSCSC; Kotrangada Pemmaiah, President, Sri Tala Cauvery Samskrithika Sangha; Alemada Ponnanna, Committee Member, KSCSC; Meederira Prakash, Joint Secretary, KSCSC; Mechanda Sashi Ponnappa, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru; Kuttimada D. Muthappa, President, KSCSC; Maletira U. Subbaiah, Corporator (chief guest); Iychanda Ashwath Chengappa, Vice-President, KSCSC; Aramanamada Ponnanna, Treasurer, KSCSC; Mundotira Kavin, Iychettira Dilip Kumar, Ayyalapanda Pattu Pemmaiah, Committee Members, KSCSC, Players and Team Management of Sree Tala Cauvery Samskrithika Sangha.
Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club (KSCSC), Mysuru, had conducted Palengada Raja Poovaiah Memorial Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament and Veterans Cricket match in city recently.
The tournament was sponsored by Palengada Leelavathi Poovaiah and Veterans tournament was sponsored by Maletira U. Subbaiah.
Sree Tala Cauvery Kodava Samskrithika Sangha, Hootagalli and Sree Igguthappa Kodava Kshemabhivrudhi Sangha, Hebbal, were the winners and runners respectively.
Picture shows Mechanda S. Bopanna, Hon. Secretary, KSCSC; Kotrangada Pemmaiah, President, Sri Tala Cauvery Samskrithika Sangha; Alemada Ponnanna, Committee Member, KSCSC; Meederira Prakash, Joint Secretary, KSCSC; Mechanda Sashi Ponnappa, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru; Kuttimada D. Muthappa, President, KSCSC; Maletira U. Subbaiah, Corporator (chief guest); Iychanda Ashwath Chengappa, Vice-President, KSCSC; Aramanamada Ponnanna, Treasurer, KSCSC; Mundotira Kavin, Iychettira Dilip Kumar, Ayyalapanda Pattu Pemmaiah, Committee Members, KSCSC, Players and Team Management of Sree Tala Cauvery Samskrithika Sangha.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / June 02nd, 2022
Hemanth Muddappa won the National Championship in both the top-two classes, with stunning National records to boot, in third and final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship.
Hemanth Muddappa
Swashbuckling performance by Hemanth Muddappa, aptly nicknamed ‘LightningR1’, lit up the Madras Race Track once again as he won the National Championship in both the top-two classes, with stunning National records to boot, in third and final round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2021 which concluded at the MMRT, on Sunday.
Demolishing the competition time and again, the combination of Muddappa and Sharan Pratap, his tuner, produced a magic run that not only got them a record in both the top classes but helped the Kodava star clinch the 2021 Drag National title. The Speed Maestro from Bengaluru, thus won his fifth consecutive National title in the premier Super Sport 1051cc and above class for super bikes and also clinched the National championship in the 851 to 1050cc class with a double gold today. Overall that makes him, a nine-time Indian National Drag champion. He won the premier class in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. He also bagged four other titles in lower classes.
On Sunday, the Mantra Racing rider clipped a good one-tenth of a second to clock 7.749 seconds, astride the black Suzuki Hayabusa touching speeds of 239.58 at the 302-metre Madras Motor Sports Club’s iconic circuit. Thus, he broke his own record of 7.913 which he set in Round 2 in October 2021. In the 851cc to 1050cc class, he broke his own record today.
“I am on cloud nine. Behind my performance is a dedicated Mantra Racing who have worked day and night tirelessly. A lot of testing and development based on the collected data is a testimony to the commitment to every member of my team. Clipping two-tenths is a very, very big achievement in drag. I have worked on my fitness very hard and the visualisation I do before the race also helped me a lot. I am thrilled to have won this championship as we were tied and the competition was tough,” said Muddappa, who set a record in every round this year. He broke his own record in the 850cc class in Round 1 and then came up with record runs in the top class in the next two rounds.
“Yes, both are National records today and they are also the best circuit records at MMRT. The Hayabusa is the faster bike and this is an all-time record. It is an absolutely fantastic to do such records. Consistently, he has improved the timings this year and it is admirable,’’ said Pratap Jayaram, the drag Commission chairman of fmsci, who confirmed the records.
Provisional unaudited Results: 4 Stroke Super Sport 1051cc and above: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra racing) 7.749 seconds); 2. Hafizullah Khan (8.031); Harish Naik (8.315).
4-stroke Super Sport 851cc to 1050cc:: 1. Hemanth Muddappa 7.755; 2. Tajamul Husain 7.966; 3. Mohd. Riyaz (8.135);
source: http://www.news18.com / News18 / Home> News> Sports / by Sports Desk / February 27th, 2022
