26-04-2025
Teams from Udupi, Mandya win dodgeball state championship
Mangaluru: The third Senior
Karnataka State Level Dodgeball Championship
2025 concluded at Late Uday Chowta Indoor Stadium of Mani Peraje's Balavikas English Medium School on Friday. Hosted in partnership with the Karnataka State Dodgeball Association, Dakshina Kannada Dodgeball Association, and under the Indian Dodgeball Federation, the championship saw intense competition among 16 men's and 12 women's teams from across the state.
In the men's division, the Udupi district team clinched the title after a dominant performance throughout the tournament. They triumphed over Bengaluru Central in the semifinals with a 3-0 set victory and then faced Garuda Sports Club Bengaluru in the finals. Udupi's standout players, Nayan Jogi and Sandeep, were instrumental in securing their team's win. Garuda Sports Club finished in second place, followed by Bengaluru Central and Mandya in third and fourth, respectively.
The women's category was equally competitive, with the Mandya district team emerging as champions. They defeated Hassan 2-0 in the semifinals and outplayed Bengaluru Central in the finals. Mandya's Purvi Ashok Angadi, Purvitha UC and Likhitha delivered exceptional performances, leading their team to victory. Bengaluru Central secured second place, Hassan took third, and Garuda Sports Club Bengaluru finished fourth.
This event showcased the growing popularity and talent in dodgeball across Karnataka.
