State level intercollegiate badminton tourney begins

February 22, 2011

Mangalore, February 22: Former international player Ashok Poovaiah on Tuesday inaugurated a state level indoor intercollegiate shuttle badminton tournament for men and women in the city.

The event is being organised by Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Mangalore in association with SDM Law College & Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Law, Hubli at Srinivas Mallya Indoor Stadium here.

Speaking on the occasion BK Ravindra, Principal, SDM Law College, opined that sport is an inseparable part of human life. “Involvement in some kind of physical exercise or sports is very much necessary for a sound body and a sound mind,” he opined.

He also called upon the youth to lead a tension free life by cultivating a friendly character.

Khalid B Khan, Director, Physical Education, Karnataka State Law University, lamented the declining interest among students in sports. “It is very sad to know that despite prior information only five girls' teams and seven boys' teams have come here to participate in the tournament,” he said.

“Academic education and sports should go hand in hand. If you neglect sports during your student days, you miss a lot in your life” he said.

Shashiprasad, Physical Director, SDM Law College introduced the players to the guests. Jayarajan, Controller of Examination, Yenepoya University was also present. Ujwala welcomed the gathering and Prakriti Kalyani compered the programme.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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