KOCHI, KERALA:
In a moment of great pride for coastal Karnataka, eminent and senior sports columnist *Mr. S. Jagadishchandra Anchan Sooterpete*, the record holder of *4,500 sports articles*, was honoured with the prestigious *‘Sadhaka Ratna’ Award*.
The award ceremony was held during the grand *Kerala-Karnataka Janapada Utsava* at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kaloor, Kochi. The award was conferred by *Shri V.E. Abdul Gafoor, Hon’ble Minister for Ports and Fisheries, Government of Kerala.*
The prestigious festival was jointly organized by the *Kasaragod Karnataka Border Area Development Authority* and the *Karnataka Janapada Parishath, Kerala Unit*, celebrating the rich folk culture and unity of both states.
*Three and a Half Decades of Service:*
With an illustrious career spanning over 35 years in sports journalism, S. Jagadishchandra Anchan is revered as the *Doyen of Sports Journalism*. Through his unique style and in-depth writing, he has brought countless sporting talents of Karavali to the national spotlight and has been a guiding force for the next generation of journalists.
*A Crown of Awards:*
Mr. Anchan is a recipient of numerous state and national-level honours, including:
– MPMLA Media Award (2013)
– Samaja Ratna State Award (2014)
– Jilla Rajyotsava Award
– Gadinada Rajyotsava Award
– Janapada Loka Award
– Karnataka Kalashree Award
– Basavashree Award and many more.
*MPMLA’S NEWS* whole heartedly congratulates Mr. S. Jagadishchandra Anchan on this well-deserved recognition and wishes him to be honoured with the Karnataka Rajyotsava State Award and many more national and international accolades in the coming years.
