Chimmanamada P. Bopanna

Chimmanamada P. Bopanna is a Kodava jockey from Kodagu who distinguished himself in horse racing, including racing in Hyderabad. His career is featured in a two-page profile in a publication on the sporting history of Kodagu. The account places him among a generation of Kodava jockeys and trainers who contributed to the region’s reputation in equestrian sport.

Parents

Father: Chimmanamada Pemmiah (Bogga)

Mother :Rohini (Ballyameederira).

Education

Bopanna received his early education at Appachu Kavi School. He subsequently entered horse racing and spent approximately six years as a jockey in Hyderabad, where he recorded several victories.

Career as a Jockey

Bopanna trained and competed as a professional jockey in Hyderabad. The source records his participation in the Hyderabad Winter Races 2016–17, where he won an 1,100-metre race at Mehbubabad, recording a time of 1 minute 06.76 seconds.

Association with M. A. M. Ramaswamy

A significant part of Bopanna’s career was his six-year association with M. A. M. Ramaswamy, who is described in the source as having served as president of the International Hockey Federation (IHF) when India won the 1975 Hockey World Cup.

Ramaswamy had a strong interest in hockey and an affinity for Kodagu’s hockey players. According to the profile, he provided Bopanna with an opportunity to train and develop his skills under his establishment for six years.

Training and Support

His jockey trainer Satish subsequently helped him obtain an opportunity to travel to South Korea for further exposure and training. The source describes Bopanna as a young jockey who had established himself through his performances and training.