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"Devanga Union: A Heritage Sports Institution."

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Bengaluru is celebrated as a city of innovation, education, and sporting excellence. Long before it became India's technology capital, the city's sporting identity was shaped by a handful of pioneering institutions that nurtured talent and promoted organised sport. Among these, Devanga Union, Cubbonpet, Bengaluru, occupies a place of exceptional historical significance. It has served not only as a centre for social, cultural, and community activities but also as one of Bengaluru's pioneering institutions in the promotion of organised sports. Its contribution to basketball, wrestling, kabaddi, and physical culture has played a vital role in shaping Karnataka's sporting culture. The history of basketball in India is closely intertwined with the work of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), whose centres played a pioneering role in introducing and promoting the game across the country during the early twentieth century. Many of India...
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"Basketball: From Springfield to Cubbonpet (Bengaluru)"

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Dedication This book, Basketball: From Springfield to Cubbonpet, (Bengaluru), is lovingly dedicated to my late father, Prof. N. C. Parappa, in his centenary year, 1927–2027. A distinguished physical educationist, sports administrator, mentor, and community leader, Prof.N C Parappa devoted his life to the promotion of sports and games, particularly basketball, among generations of students and youth. Through his tireless efforts, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to physical education, he inspired countless individuals to embrace discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and excellence. This work is a humble tribute to his enduring legacy and his invaluable contribution to the growth of basketball in Bengaluru, especially in Cubbonpet and among the Devanga community. His passion for sports continues to inspire players, coaches, educators, and community members alike.  May this book serve as a celebration of his life, his achievements, and the values he cherished...
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Basketball: From Springfield to Cubbonpet (Bengaluru)

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Dedication This book, Basketball: From Springfield to Cubbonpet, (Bengaluru) , is lovingly dedicated to my late father, Prof. N. C. Parappa, in his centenary year, 1927–2027. A distinguished physical educationist, sports administrator, mentor, and community leader, Prof.N C Parappa devoted his life to the promotion of sports and games, particularly basketball, among generations of students and youth. Through his tireless efforts, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to physical education, he inspired countless individuals to embrace discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and excellence. This work is a humble tribute to his enduring legacy and his invaluable contribution to the growth of basketball in Bengaluru, especially in Cubbonpet and among the Devanga community. His passion for sports continues to inspire players, coaches, educators, and community members alike. May this book serve as a celebration of his life, his achievements, and the values...
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