NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Friday condoled the sad demise of Pandanda Kuttappa, a legendary figure in the region of Coorg who gave the sport the world famous Kuttani, family hockey tournament exclusively for the Kodava families.
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Hockey India condoles demise of Pandanda Kuttappa
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