Anupama Puchimada, the first ever International Woman Hockey referee from India dies of Covid-19
Team Udayavani, Apr 18, 2021, 12:31 PM IST
Kodagu: Anupama Puchimada (41), the first-ever International Woman referee from India died of Covid-19 on Sunday, April 18
Anupama was the resident of Bethu village, Napoklu in Kodagu district.
She was the first Indian Woman Hockey referee to officiate the Junior World Cup & Common Wealth Games and also the first Indian Woman referee to officiate in 50 International Hockey matches.
She was awarded the Best Umpire (Women) India by Sardar Gyan Singh Memorial Hockey Society in 2007. She was selected by the Federation International Hockey as one of the youngest umpires among ten men and women in the world.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Rains bring respite from scorching heat in DK and Udupi
PM Modi to address public meetings in Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura today
BJP trying to impose Governor’s rule in Karnataka, claims Deputy CM Shivakumar
Shivakumar desperately wants to become CM, says K’taka BJP chief Vijayendra
M’luru: Hotelier approaches consumer court after car filled with diesel instead of petrol
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Feels good when you get most decisions right: KL Rahul
Rains bring respite from scorching heat in DK and Udupi
Man arrested for booking cab in Lawrence Bishnoi’s name, sending it to Salman’s residence
PM Modi to address public meetings in Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura today
BJP trying to impose Governor’s rule in Karnataka, claims Deputy CM Shivakumar