The Kodagu district team defeated Hassan 1-0 in the Under-17 boys’ hockey final of the divisional-level school sports tournament held in Hassan on October 17, qualifying for the state-level school sports tournament.
The achievement has brought pride to Kodagu district and recognition to the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports and the Ponnampet Sports Hostel.
Notably, all 11 players in the winning team are students of the Ponnampet Sports Hostel. The players are Darshan K.M., Pradyoth Ponnanna, Athmik Deep, Pratham, Prakhyath, Kripank, Pradhan, Devaiah, Preetham, Shashwath Poonacha and Poonacha B.P.
They train under the guidance of sports hostel coaches Kuppanda Subbaiah and Mookalamada Ganapathi.
Their consistent hard work, discipline, team spirit and dedication were key factors behind the victory.
Sports enthusiasts have congratulated the Kodagu team on qualifying for the state-level tournament.
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