Kundyolanda Cariappa Thammaiah (K.T. Craiappa), has been selected for the Indian Armed Forces hockey team for a bilateral series scheduled to be held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Cariappa departed for New Zealand on 9th November. He has the distinction of being the only player from Kodagu to secure a place in the Armed Forces team.
Currently serving as a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in the Indian Navy, Cariappa is a forward known for his agility and excellent skills on the field. He also represents the Indian Navy hockey team, excelling as a defender and midfielder.
He completed his BA (EPS) degree at St. Joseph’s College, Bengaluru, as part of the 2014–2017 batch. He has demonstrated his talent in several local and national-level tournaments.
Cariappa hails from Kolakeri village in Kodagu. He is the son of Kundyolanda Kashi Thammaiah and Saraswathi (Saru) Thammaiah (née Achapanda). He has three sisters – Harshitha, Yohitha and Likhitha.
The Kundyolanda family, which has earned a place in the Guinness World Records, has made significant contributions to promoting hockey in Kodagu.
Recently, the family set an example by constructing a well-equipped playground for schoolchildren in Napoklu. The family has consistently encouraged and supported sportspersons.
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