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Prize winners of 23rd Kodagu Golf Open Championship-2024

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Mysuru:

Following are the prize winners of the 23rd Edition of Kodagu Golf Open Championship-2024 held at J.W. Golf Club, Mysuru, on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1:

Strokeplay Gross – Field Marshal Cariappa Memorial Trophy, sponsored by K.C. Biddappa: Shridhar Singh (74 Gross) – Winner; K.A. Anil Kumar (77 Gross) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over M.C.S. Manohara).

Strokeplay Net (H/C 0 to 12) – Gen. K.S. Thimmaiah Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Mandovi Motors: I.K. Anil (68 Net) – Winner (Better Back 9 Over Sonam Chugh); Sonam Chugh (68 Net) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over M.C.S. Manohara).

Strokeplay Net (H/C 13 to 18) – Sqn. Ldr. M.B. Chittiappa Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Mallengada B. Nanaiah: J.N. Arjun (62 Net) – Winner; Ram Kevalur (68 Net) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over K.C. Vishwananda Bhat & Janardhan Babu).

K.B. Ganapathy, Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, seen presenting the trophy to K.C. Vishwananda Bhat (38 Points), runner of Stableford Net (H/C 0 to 18) – Kodagu Warriors Trophy sponsored by Star of Mysore, as others look on.

Stableford Net (H/C 0 to 18) – Kodagu Warriors Trophy, sponsored by Star of Mysore: Dr. T.M. Prashanth (39 Points) – Winner; K.C. Vishwananda Bhat (38 Points) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over Janardhan Babu).

Stableford Net (H/C 19 to 24) – Kodagu Challenge Trophy, sponsored by P.C. Naren Uthaiah: B.S. Sathyanarayan (40 Points) – Winner; Madhushree Srinivasan (38 Points) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over A.S. Somesh, K.N. Theerthananda  & M.B. Nanaiah).

Stableford Net (H/C 0 to 18) – Kodagu Warriors Trophy, sponsored by Star of Mysore: Dr. T.M. Prashanth (39 Points) – Winner; K.C. Vishwananda Bhat (38 Points) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over Janardhan Babu).

Stableford Net (H/C 19 to 24) – Kodagu Challenge Trophy, sponsored by P.C. Naren Uthaiah: B.S. Sathyanarayan (40 Points) – Winner; Madhushree Srinivasan (38 Points) – Runner (Better Back 9 Over A.S. Somesh, K.N. Theerthananda  & M.B. Nanaiah).

P.M. Ganapathy, Senior Member, Association of Kodagu Golfers of JWGC, teeing of the Kodagu Golf Open Championship-2024 on Nov. 30.

Best Lady Golfer – Stableford Net (H/C 0 to 24), sponsored by C.B. Changappa: Priya Kushalappa (36 Points) – Winner.

Fortunate Golfer – Sponsored by Brig. N.N. Madappa: M. Ramesh – Winner.

Nearest to the Pin – 2nd Hole – Sponsored by Col. C.P. Medappa: A.S. Somesh (7 Feet 2 Inches) – Winner.

Nearest to the Pin – 6th Hole – Sponsored by Travel Parkz: Dr. Anthony Fernandes (8 Feet 5 Inches) – Winner.

Nearest to the Pin – 12th Hole – Sponsored by Praveen Chengappa: Ram Kevalur (11 Feet 10 Inches) – Winner.

Crooked Line – 16th Hole – Sponsored by K.B. Kushalappa: Rick Van Vliet (On The Line) – Winner.

A total of  270 golfers took part in the Championship, according to a press release from Tournament Sub-Committee Chairperson Sonam Chugh and Hon. Secretary V.G. Achar.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / December 03rd, 2024

International cricket stadium under construction in Kodagu

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The design and layout of the ground will follow the model of the famous Dharamshala cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh, though it will be slightly larger than Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium

Madikeri:

After decades of persistent demand, the long-awaited dream of having a dedicated cricket ground in Kodagu district is finally being realized. Construction work has begun on an international cricket stadium near Palemadu village, situated in the scenic Madikeri taluk. This marks a significant milestone for the region, which has long yearned for a sporting facility capable of hosting major cricket events.

The Kodagu district administration has earmarked 12 acres of land for the construction of the stadium, with the project estimated to cost around Rs 50 crore. The design and layout of the ground will follow the model of the famous Dharamsala Cricket Stadium in Himachal Pradesh, though it will be slightly larger than Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. This ambitious project will involve leveling half of a nearby hill, a complex and costly process to create a world-class sporting venue.

The construction of this stadium has been met with both excitement and opposition. For years, there were protests against the proposed location, primarily due to the presence of a graveyard on the land. Local residents from Paisari village, in particular, were firm in their stance, demanding that no cricket ground should be built over the graveyard. Despite the protests, the project had to be put on hold for some time. However, the issue was eventually resolved when former District Collector Dr. BC Satish intervened and convened a meeting to find a solution. It was decided that one acre of land would be set aside for the cemetery, while the rest would be used for the cricket ground.

Though some residents still insisted on reserving two acres for the cemetery, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) was determined to move forward with the project. Their resolve to build the ground regardless of the protests has finally borne fruit. With all hurdles cleared, construction work has now commenced, with heavy machinery such as JCB and Hitachi excavators already working to level the land.

The project is expected to be completed within the next four years, bringing a major sporting facility to the district.

A boon for local sports enthusiasts.

This stadium will be a game-changer for the region, providing a much-needed infrastructure for local sports enthusiasts and opening doors to higher levels of competition. Currently, Kodagu boasts an astro turf hockey stadium, but there has been a glaring absence of facilities capable of hosting even state-level sports events. The new cricket stadium will not only enhance the region’s sports infrastructure but also serve as a hub for aspiring athletes.

While the construction of the cricket stadium is a significant step forward, sports enthusiasts in the district are also calling for the development of other key sports facilities. In particular, there are increasing demands for the creation of an athletics stadium, similar in scope and scale to the upcoming cricket ground, to accommodate track-and-field events and other athletic competitions.

The lack of such facilities has been a hindrance to the growth of athletics in the region, and many believe that the creation of a dedicated athletics venue would be the next logical step in the district’s sporting evolution.

Once completed, the international cricket stadium is expected to attract attention from national and international teams, potentially putting Kodagu on the map as a major sporting destination. It could host not only first-class cricket matches but also training camps, junior cricket tournaments, and a variety of other sports events, providing ample opportunities for local players to showcase their talent. Moreover, the stadium will have a significant economic impact on the area, boosting tourism, creating employment opportunities, and contributing to the development of infrastructure such as hotels, transportation, and sports-related businesses. The local community is expected to benefit greatly from the influx of visitors and sports professionals.

As the work on the cricket ground progresses, the residents of Kodagu have a reason to celebrate, as they will soon have a venue that will foster local talent and bring national-level events to the region. However, the demand for more sports facilities remains strong, and local authorities will likely have to address the call for an athletics stadium and other sporting infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the district’s sports enthusiasts.

In the coming years, Kodagu’s landscape will be transformed into a thriving hub for sports, creating opportunities for youth, bringing pride to the community, and fostering the next generation of athletes. The international cricket stadium is just the beginning.

source: http://www.thehansindia.com / The Hans India / Home> News> State> Karnataka> Bengaluru / by The Hans India, Hans News Service / November 30th, 2024

Indian National Rally C’ship: Gaurav Gill comes back to take lead on Day 1 of Robusta Rally

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Ammathi (Kodagu) (SocialNews.XYZ) :

Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill and co-driver Aniruddha Rangnekar overcame initial hiccups and performed admirably to take the lead after Day 1 in the Robusta Rally, the fifth and penultimate round of the fmsci Indian National Rally Championship 2024 here, on Saturday.

Gill, the Speed Maestro from Delhi, was forced to start on a cautious note as their intercom failed resulting in no calls and he had to drive from memory. After losing 17.4 seconds to Karna Kadur, who was fastest in Stage 1, Gill bounced back brilliantly to clock the fastest times in the remaining five Stages and took a handsome lead of over 53 seconds by the end of the day.

“It has been a perfect day. The stages were rougher than I expected with massive stones and boulders but we managed to overcome all odds as our tyres performed well. We had decent speeds and the goal is to bring back the car home tomorrow,” said Gill, the seven-time National champion.

Championship leaders Karna Kadur and co-driver Musa Sherif of Arka Motorsports were second overall followed by Hassan’s Jason Saldhanha and local co-driver Timmu Uddapanda.

Jason Saldhanha overtook former National champion Aditya Thakur (Chettinad Sporting) in the final stage of the day and was also leading in INRC2 class with Thakur in second place ahead of Jahaan Singh Gill of Snap Racing. Chettinad Sporting’s Daraius Shroff from Mumbai, the championship leader in the INRC3 category took a 20-second lead over Abhin Rai.

Fabid Ahmer, Harkrishan Wadia, Philippos Matthai, and Chetan Shivram were some of the top casualties on Day 1. On Sunday, the rally will run another six Special Stages at Woshully and Margoli estates.

Provisional Results after Day 1 (Leg 1 – Saturday):

INRC Overall:

  1. Gaurav Gill (privateers, Delhi)/ Anirudha Rangnekar (Pune) (00, 57 minutes, 35.1 seconds);
  2. Karna Kadur (Arka Motorsports, Bengaluru)/ Musa Sherif (Kasargod) (00:58:28.3);
  3. Jason Saldhanha (Arka Motorsports, Hassan)/ Thimmu Uddapanda (Kodagu) (00:59:05.1);

INRC2: 1. Jason Saldhanha (Arka Motorsports, Hassan)/ Thimmu Uddapanda (Kodagu) (00:59:05.1);

  1. Aditya Thakur (Chettinad Sporting Solan) / Virender Kashyap (Shimla) (00:59:36.7);
  2. Jahaan Singh Gill (Snap Racing, Chandigarh)/ Suraj K Prasad (Bengaluru) (01:00:31.5);

INRC3: 1. Daraius Shroff (Chettinad Sporting, Mumbai)/ Arjun Dheerendra (Bengaluru) (01:00.44.3);

  1. Abhin R Rai/ Arvind Dheerendra (Ideal Racing, both Bengaluru) (01:01:06.6);
  2. Arnav Pratap Singh (Snap Racing, Gurugram)/ Rohit N (Bengaluru) (01:01:33.8);

Ladies Class: 1. Anushriya Gulati (Arka Motorsports, Dehradun)/ Karan Aukta (01:04:08.0);

  1. Nikeetaa Takkale (Pvt, Pune)/ Raghuram Saminathan (Coimbatore) (01:05:52.8);
  2. Phoebe Nongrum (Snap Racing, Shillong)/ Nash Ross (Hyderabad) (01:08:18.2);

Junior INRC: 1. Abhin R Rai/ Arvind Dheerendra (Ideal Racing, both Bengaluru) (01:01:06.6);

  1. Arnav Pratap Singh (Snap Racing, Gurugram)/ Rohit N (Bengaluru) (01:01:33.8);
  2. Arjun Rajiv (Chettinadu Sporting)/ Vinay Padmashali (Both Bengaluru) (01:04:44.9).

Source: IANS

source: http://www.socialnews.xyz / Social News XYZ / Home> Motor Sports / by IANS / posted by Gopi / November 23rd, 2024

8th edition of Barefoot Marathon on Sunday-Dec. 8

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Kodagu:

The 8th edition of Barefoot Marathon will be held on Dec. 8 (Sunday).

The event, which is a fund-raiser for The Coorg Wellness Foundation, set up for the wellness of people, wildlife and ecology of Kodagu, will be flagged from Tata Coffee Sports Grounds at Pollibetta, at 6 am.

Bib distribution will be done Dec. 7 between 11 am to 1 pm. 

To volunteer, contact Varun on Mob: 96868-55539 and for accommodation, call Ricky Monappa on Mob: 96323-38111.

For registration, interested may log on to https://youtoocanrun.com/races/the-barefoot-marathon-8th-december-2024/

The Marathon will be held in five categories — Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run and 1.5K Run.

The registration fee for all categories is Rs. 1,000 which includes brunch and T-shirt.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News (headline edited) / November 04th, 2024

Diya Bhemaiah of Kodagu wins one silver and one bronze medal in National Badminton

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In the recently held 36th Sub-Junior Yonex Sunrise National Badminton Tournament at Chennai, Boppanda Diya Bhimaiah of Kodagu has won silver medal in doubles.

Diya, the state’s top ranked player, represented Karnataka in under-17 singles, doubles and mixed doubles.  Diya Bhemaiah was defeated in the quarter finals by the unbeaten Tanvi Patri who emerged as the champion. 

Diya is a student of Vidyashram College, Mysore.  Diya has achieved commendable results in the three categories which she participated in.

She is training under Medura Arun Pemmaiah and Boppanda Bhimaiah at Sports Park, Mysore.

source: http://www.clnnews.in / Coffee Land News / Home> Sports / by CLN Staff / November 01st, 2024

Three from Kodagu district get award this Rajyotsava

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Madikeri: 

Professor Padma Shekhar, who is originally from Torenur in Kodagu but now resides in Mysuru, was honoured with the prestigious Rajyotsava Award for her contributions in the field of education.

Before her retirement in 2019 as chancellor of Bengaluru Sanskrit University, she served in multiple roles at the University of Mysore, including as professor of Jainology and Prakrit department, director of the Centre for Women’s Studies, chairman of the department of christianity, and chief superintendent of the women’s hostel.

Besides her educational career, Padma authored numerous books and received various accolades. She supervised multiple PhD  scholars. She is among the 69 recipients of this year’s Rajyotsava award.

The Karnataka govt also selected two accomplished individuals from the district for the Suvarna Mahotsava Award, as part of the Karnataka Sambhrama-50 celebration.

Kathimada Jimmy Annaiah and Nandini Basappa were chosen for their achievements in sports. Annaiah from Ponnampet was a member of the University of Mysore hockey team in 1957. He currently heads the Kiggatnad Senior Citizens Forum and promotes sports activities through social work.

Nandini, residing at Panya Estate in Suntikoppa, achieved recognition as an international basketball player. She participated in numerous national and international competitions and served in leadership positions. Her roles include vice-president of the Basketball Federation of India, Karnataka Basketball Association, and India Junior Women’s Basketball team manager. Her achievements include the Kempegowda award and State Sports awards in 2001.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> City News> Mysuru News / by G Rajendra / October 31st, 2024

Excels in boxing competition

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Mysuru:

Allumada A. Saanchi Bollamma (kneeling extreme right), who represented Bengaluru Urban Division in above 63-kg category (women), won gold medal in the recently held Dasara CM Cup-2024 for elite men and women, organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Mysuru.

Saanchi was declared as Best Boxer in elite women category.

Jiya of Belagavi Division won the silver medal while Roshni Muthanna of Mysuru Divison and Divyashree of Bengaluru Rural Division won the bronze medals.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / October 21st, 2024

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament: Robin Uthappa to lead Indian team

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The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament is returning for the first time since 2017. The event will feature 12 nations, competing in six-a-side matches.

FILE PHOTO: Robin Uthappa. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

Robin Uthappa will lead a seven-member Indian team at Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament, set to be held from November 1 to 3.

The rest of the squad includes Bharat Chipli, Kedar Jadhav, Manoj Tiwary, Shahbaz Nadeem, Shreevats Goswami and Stuart Binny.

The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament is returning for the first time since 2017 and will be played at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground. The event will feature 12 nations, competing in six-a-side matches.

The 12 teams will be divided into four pools of three each, who will compete in a round-robin format. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the quarterfinals. While the winners of the quarterfinals will enter the Cup semifinals, the losers of the quarterfinals will compete in the Plate semifinals.

The bottom-placed team in each pool will play the Bowl Competition.

A total of 29 matches will be played in the three-day tournament.

A Women’s Exhibition Match will also be held on the final day of the tournament to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

source: http://www.sportstar.thehindu.con / Sportstar / Home> Cricket / by Team Sportstar / October 12th, 2024

Hard-fought wins for Tasmai Cariappa, Pradeep

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Sarthak overcame a poor start to post his sixth win in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category ahead of Chiranth and veteran Rajini Krishnan (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate).

Tasmai Cariappa

Chennai :

Teenagers and TVS Racing team-mates Sarthak Chavan (Pune) and Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru) split the day’s honours with a victory apiece in the two premier Pro-Stock categories on a day of stirring action in the fourth and penultimate round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit, here on Saturday.

Sarthak overcame a poor start to post his sixth win in the Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category ahead of Chiranth and veteran Rajini Krishnan (RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate).

The result in the Pro-Stock 165cc Open class race was the reverse with Chiranth coming through an up-and-down six laps, the last of which saw him and Sarthak coming together, but staying in the saddle to complete the race with KY Ahamed, recovering from a viral fever, made it a 1-2-3 for TVS Racing.

Meanwhile, Chennai’s Ryhana Bee, seeking to regain the National title in the Girls category (Stock 165cc) after three years, scored a lights-to-flag win after topping the practice and qualifying sessions with her new team, Rockers Racing.

Mysuru’s 22-year-old Tasmai Cariappa (Motul Sparks Racing) kept his nerves in a tense finish to score his maiden win the Novice (Stock 165cc) race while Pradeep C, a private entrant from Bengaluru, wrote his own script in winning the Stock 301-400cc (Novice) race after starting from P4.

TVS India One-Make Championship :

Coimbatore’s Raj Kumar C upstaged favourites to record his first win of the season in the Open (Apache RR 310) category as he finished well ahead of Manoj Yesuadian (Chennai) and championship leader Senthilkumar C (Coimbatore).

CS Kedarnath from Tirupati held off Bengaluru’s Harshith Bogar and Akarsh Jangam (Hyderabad) in a tight finish as the trio finished the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) race in close formation that also included Tejash BA (Tumakuru) in P4. Less than a second separated the quartet. It was Kedarnath’s second win of the season.

The results (Provisional, all 6 laps unless mentioned):

National Championship:

Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Sarthak Chavan (Pune, TVS Racing) (11mins, 06.531secs); 2. Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, TVS Racing) (11:07.005); 3. Rajini Krishnan (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) (11:07.445).

Pro-Stock 165cc Open (Race-1): 1. Chiranth Vishwanath (11:36.813); 2. Sarthak Chavan (11:37.144); 3. KY Ahamed (Chennai) (11:39.098) (All from TVS Racing).

Novice (Stock 165cc, Race-1): 1. Tasmai Cariappa (Mysuru, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:54.080); 2. Abdul Basim RS (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (12:54.197); 3. Kamal Niwas (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (13:10.998).

Girls (Stock 165cc, Race-1, 5 laps): 1. Ryhana Bee (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (10:58.147); 2. Jagathishree Kumaresan (Chennai, One Racing) (11:05.691); 3. Rakshita Dave (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) (11:05.793).

Stock 301-400cc (Novice, Race-1): 1. Pradeep C (Bengaluru, Pvt) (12:18.943); 2. Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) (12:20.582); 3. Aldrin Babu (Chalakudy, RACR Castrol Power1 Ultimate) (12:22.718)

Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup (NSF 250R, Race-1): 1. Mohsin Paramban (Malappuram) (11:22.639); 2. Siddesh Sawant (Kolhapur) (11:23.163); 3. Prakash Kamat (Bengaluru) (11:23.280).

TVS India One-Make Championship:

Open (Apache RR 310, Race-1): 1. Raj Kumar C (Coimbatore) (11:48.043); 2. Manoj Yesuadiyan (Chennai) (11:48.455); 3. Senthilkumar C (Coimbatore) (11:48.567).

Rookie (Apache RTR 200, Race-1): 1. CS Kedarnath (Tirupati) (13:29.012); 2. Harshith Bogar (Bengaluru) (13:29.760); 3. Akarsh Jangam (Hyderabad) (13:29.811).

Girls (Apache RTR 200, Race-1, 4 laps): 1. SP Shuria (Trichy) (09:04.823); 2. Saimah Ajaz Baig (Pune) (09:04.888); 3. Aisvariya V (Coimbatore) (09:16.913).

source: http://www.dtnext.in / DTNext / Home> News> Sports / by DTNEXT Bureau / September 07th, 2024

South Asian Junior Athletic Meet: Unnathi sets new meet record in 100mts hurdles

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Chennai:

Bollanda Unnathi Aiyappa set the new meet record in women’s 100 mts hurdles at the ongoing South Asian Junior Athletic Meet, here yesterday. 

She won the event with a record timing of 13.93 sec beating the old timing of 14.19 sec set by S. Kumari of Sri Lanka in 2018 at Colombo. However, this was not Unnathi’s best as she had previously completed the event with a personal best timing of 13.66 sec at an event held in Dubai earlier this year.

Unnathi is the daughter of International athletics coach B.P. Aiyappa and Olympian Pramila Aiyappa (Guddanda).

Indian athletes bagged a total of nine gold medals out of 10 in the offing with Ritik (55.64 mts, old record 54.44 mts set by Sachin in 2013 at Ranchi) and Anisha (49.91 mts, old record 48.60 mts set by A. Bajwa in 2018 at Colombo) setting new meet records in men’s and women’s discus throw.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / September 13th, 2024