Madikeri, Nov. 4 -- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday announced a financial grant of Rs. 1 crore for Chenanda Cup Hockey Festival to be held in 2026 in Kodagu district.

Unveiling the Hockey Festival's logo at his home Office 'Krishna' in Bengaluru, the CM praised Kodava community's deep-rooted association with the sport.

The 26th Chenanda Cup Hockey will be held at Napoklu from Apr. 5 to May 2, 2026.

"Kodavas mean hockey and hockey means Kodavas," he remarked, highlighting the region's legacy of producing national and international-level players, including Asian Games.

Siddaramaiah lauded the Kodava community for preserving its cultural identity while excelling in sports. "Kodava culture has retained its distinctiveness and contin...