In a significant development for women’s sports, the Dakshina Kannada Cricket Association and Northern Sky Properties organised Mangaluru’s first women’s leather-ball cricket tournament in March 2026. Teams from Mangaluru, Udupi and Kodagu participated, giving young women cricketers an opportunity to compete and showcase their skills.
Dakshina Kannada’s sporting talent received national recognition when swimmer Chintan S. Shetty won a gold medal at the National Games. His achievement was formally recognised by local public representatives and officials in Mangaluru, highlighting the district’s growing contribution to competitive swimming and inspiring young athletes to pursue excellence in sports.
Dakshina Kannada continues to nurture talented athletes across cricket, football, volleyball, athletics, kabaddi and traditional sports. Schools, colleges, sports clubs and local associations are providing young players with opportunities to participate in district, state and national-level competitions.
Dakshina Kannada: Usually, when we think of Dakshina Kannada district, the first thing that comes to mind is underarm cricket and the immense love for the Indian cricket team. However, this time the atmosphere in the district has completely changed. Despite the excitement of cricket, the FIFA Football World Cup has engulfed the district. It is no exaggeration to say that the football craze has now spread to Dakshina Kannada in the areas bordering Kerala.
Dashiel Concesso from Mangaluru achieved a unique feat in the 21st National Ice Skating Championship held in Dehradun by the Indian Ice Skating Association. Representing Karnataka in the senior category, Dashial has won 1 gold in the mixed relay category and 3 silver medals in the 500 m, 1000 m and 1500 m.
