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Today when KODAVAS remember FAMILY HOCKEY FEST, THE FIRST CLAN, WHICH WILL COME TO OUR MIND IS KUNDYOLANDA, BECAUSE WE WERE THE VERY FIRST CLAN TO ATTEMPT AND SET THE GUINESS WORLD RECORD MAKING OUR COMMUNITY WORLD FAMOUS.Legacy and Yore has it that there isn’t a Kodava child who hasn’t weilded a HOCKEY STICK. Now this same legacy shall continue and KODAVAS shall forever remember KUNDYOLANDAS FOR PUTTING KODAVA FAMILY HOCKEY ON TO GLOBAL ARENA.
HOCKEY, ARMY AND COFFEE are in the DNA OF KODAVAS. When Pandanda Kuttani envisaged this KODAVA FAMILY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 24 years ago, little did he realise that one day his DREAM OF BRINGING KODAVA FAMILIES NUMBERING ABOUT 1000 CLANS, could in 2024 Reach 360 strong and also enter the GUINESS BOOK OF RECORDS AS THE LARGEST FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD.
KHC the 24th edition of Kodava family Hockey, what makes this tournament very unique is that this edition has succeeded in getting 360 KODAVA CLANS/FAMILIES to officially register and participate for the KHC TROPHY.Not a small feat for a very small CLAN / FAMILY, KUNDYOLANDA from a small nondescript village KOLAKERI near NAPOKLU, KODAGU, with hardly 103 members. Now families like KUNDYOLANDA have given the much required boost to the game of hockey.
This years KHC has seen many social outreach programs being organised by the KUNDYOLANDA FAMILY. With a rich history spanning 24 years, this carnival has become a symbol of unity, sportsmanship, and celebration. The collateral benefits accruing for KODAVA COMMUNITY transcends beyond the game of Hockey and one of the major benefit accrual is that it has connected and brought families together who for years have remained aloof.
Kundyolanda Hockey Carnival gets official recognition to Guinness world record as largest field hockey tournament in the world.
The Kundyolanda family is filled with pride as we prepare to host the 24th edition of the Kodava Hockey Festival at General Thimayya Stadium, Napoklu, Kodagu. Our journey, originating from our ancestral home, has now reached remarkable heights as we aim for recognition from the Guinness World Records at their London headquarters.
It’s ingrained in the legacy and traditions that there isn’t a Kodava child who hasn’t held a hockey stick. Hockey, army, and coffee run deep in the veins of Kodavas. When Pandanda Kuttani envisioned the Kodava Family Hockey Tournament 24 years ago, he could scarcely imagine that his dream of bringing together Kodava families numbering about 1000 clans would one day grow to 360 strong and earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest field hockey tournament in the world.
Regarding the 24th edition of the Kodava Family Hockey Tournament organized by KHC, what sets this tournament apart is its ability to bring together 360 Kodava clans/families to compete for the KHC Trophy.
Not a small feat for a very small clan/family, Kundyolanda, from a small nondescript village, Kolakeri near Napoklu, Kodagu, with hardly 103 members. Now families like Kundyolanda have given the much-required boost to the game of hockey which Kodavas love and also ensured that there is a constant queue to host the Kodava Hockey Tournament by other families too, so much so that it’s booked for years till 2030. That’s the passion that hockey brings in Kodavas.
The family hockey tournament in kodagu has established itself as a globally renowned event that transcends boundaries and brings together hockey & sports enthusiasts from around the world. With a rich history spanning 24 years, this carnival has become a symbol of unity, sportsmanship, and celebration.
The collateral benefits accruing for KODAVA COMMUNITY transcends beyond the game of Hockey and one of the major benefit accrual is that it has connected and brought families together who have remained aloof for many years.
We are deeply thankful to all the Kodava families whose enthusiasm and participation form the cornerstone of this enduring celebration. This announcement is not for promotion but to genuinely acknowledge the commitment and countless hours poured in by our extensive family of 103 members. It’s a festivity of our collective love for hockey and our culture, marking a momentous chapter in the annals of Kodava hockey. We cherish every individual’s contribution to this extraordinary odyssey which we hope shall be carried forward in the years to come.
The family hockey tournament in kodagu has established itself as a globally renowned event that transcends boundaries and brings together hockey & sports enthusiasts from around the world. With a rich history spanning 24 years, this carnival has become a symbol of unity, sportsmanship, and celebration.
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