Work on the hockey turf being undertaken
Synthetic turf was originally installed at Ponnampet ground in 2014. However, the turf installed in 2014 had fallen into disrepair. Consequently, a plan was formulated through DYES, and the project to install the new turf has now been launched. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
Vismayi, assistant director of DYES, said Kodava Family Hockey Festival is scheduled to be held in Ponnampet next year, and the new field will be ready in time for the event. Madikeri : Work has commenced to replace the synthetic hockey turf at Ponnampet, a key venue for hockey in Kodagu district. The new turf field is being developed within KPS premises under Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES). Additionally, water stagnation in certain areas of the ground was causing problems. In light of this, Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna took a keen interest in the matter and facilitated the renovation of the ground. the MLA decided to install a completely new one, as the existing surface had become unsuitable Although the initial plan was to repair the damaged turf. The new turf being installed now will be blue. This turf is being imported from the Netherlands. Download the TOI App.
Since then, the venue has hosted numerous events, including hockey tournaments, the district hockey league, and competitions at school, college, and club levels. Previously, a green synthetic turf had been installed at the venue.