My address as a Chief Guest on 04.05.2025 at 5 A SIDE Hockey tournament Inaugural Function organised by KODAVA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION, MYSORE in Chamundi Vihar Stadium
I opened my speech at the inaugural of 5A SIDE tournament by saying that we should not be doing lengthy speeches especially in GAMING EVENTS because the very purpose is defeated and both players and spectators are just there for the GAME AND NOT TO HEAR SPEECHES.
Also in the light of the fiasco of the recently concluded FINALS OF MUDDANDA FAMILY HOCKEY where before the game people spoke for nearly 4 hours keeping the enthusiasts of Hockey waiting for a 12 minute game before RAINS STOPPED PLAY.
But today I promise you all that I won’t speak for more than 5 minutes because it’s 5A SIDE GAME and everything should revolve around the number 5.
“I am happy to be inaugurating a thrilling five-a-side field hockey tournament! Today, we embrace the power of five — five players, five positions, five goals to aim for, five steps ahead in strategy.
The Kodava spirit is built on five generations of strength, five layers of tradition, five core values: courage, camaraderie, competition, culture, and commitment. With five fingers gripping the stick, five senses sharp on the field, five passes, five strikes, five saves, and five victorious moments, let’s make this a game to remember.
Because when five hearts beat as one, nothing can stop us. Let’s play with pride, passion, and the unstoppable power of five!”
Jammada Ganesh Ayanna
Treasurer Jabhoomi Charitable Trust
Chief Advisor, Kodava Samaja Mysore
05.05.2025
What a brilliant and refreshing speech, Mr. Ganesh Ayanna! You captured the true spirit of sport with clarity, brevity, and purpose. Loved how you seamlessly tied in the essence of the “power of five”—it was thoughtful, impactful, and perfectly suited for a sporting event. More power to leaders like you who understand that on game day, it’s the players who should take centre stage.👏🏑🔥
Keep it up Ganesh….very encouraging and motivational speech, hope the adminstrators and the younger generation take inspiration and move forward for the betterment of sports.
Thanks a lot
Amazing message to everyone organising any event be it sports or any programme. Indoctrination or lengthy session holds good in seminars or educational programmes where the purpose of the guest speaker is to reach out to the audience and share knowledge. Any form of address in a public event should be concise and crisp taking the situation into consideration. Unforseen weather conditions,the crowd, purpose of the event should be analysed by the guest and therefore the stage should be used only to inspire and leave a lasting impact on everyone around. Sports enthusiasts will never sit to listen to politicians blowing their own trumpet intead their intentions would be to witness the spirit of the game.
Ganeshana am sure your message will reach all the organisers of various tournaments. Your inspiring speech is an eye opener to the young and old…
Kudos to you 👍
Very much appreciate your nice words
Wonderful speech Ganesh, I am sure, it will be an inspiration to lots of youngsters, to do well.
Keep up the good job.
God bless you 🙏
Thanks a ton
You’re right! brevity and clarity can be incredibly effective in communication. Some benefits of concise speeches include, Holding audience attention, Conveying key messages efficiently, Showing respect for the audience’s time.Kudos to Ganesh Aiyanna for delivering a memorable speech!
Your appreciation really matters thanks
I love the Power of Five as narrated by Aiyanna! It can apply to other numbers too – but don’t stretch it beyond Ten – that is the maximum number of fingers and toes that we have to remain steady on our feet as individuals.
Thanks
Your speech, content and intent can all be summed in one word with five letters GREAT !
Great comment thanks
Yes, Mr Aiyanna seems like a very no-nonsense, inspiring kind of person who gets things done! I hope he is also able to mentor our youngsters to follow his example and keep us proud. Thank you Sir 🙏🏼
Indebted
Terrific message Mr Ganesh Aiyanna. Playing the Game should take precedence and priority over listening to politicians and their interminable speeches.
You always provide honest straightforward messages with clarity for peoples consideration – much appreciated.
Thanks for the nice words
Appreciate your nice words
Kudos to the Chief Guest – Ganesh Aiyanna for keeping it concise and impactful! Short yet inspiring speech that definitely got the message across without testing the audience patience.
Short talks with a clear message tend to hold the audience attention better. It also encourages the speaker to focus on the key points. I am sure this showed consideration for the audience schedule.
Your speech must have left a lasting impression. Lesson to our politicians who live to hear their own voices.
Thanks for the nice words mamtha. You are always generous with your appreciation