The hockey talent needs continuous training, said Zilla Panchayat President B Shivappa.

Speaking after inaugurating 20-day Dasara hockey training camp in Somwarpet on Wednesday, he said it is a tragedy that hockey, which is the national game of the country, is not getting enough attention.

To support hockey, Minister for Youth Service and Sports Appacchu Ranjan has planned Hockey Academy in Kodagu. Town Panchayat President N S Murthy said turf stadium will be laid in Somwarpet.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / Somwarpet, DHNS / October 10th, 2012