Mangaluru : The Karnataka Janapada Parishath conferred the ’Janapada Loka 2019’ award to Sports writer Jagadeesh Anchan Sooterpete at a function held at Janapada Loka in Ramanagara on February 17.
He received the award from former Karnataka high court judge KL Manjunath in the presence of Adichunchanagiri Seer Sri Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji.
From past 26 years Jagadeesh Anchan is known for sports journalism and he has written more than 2600 sports related articles.His articles have been published in many famous daily news papers.
For his valuable service in sports journalism, he has been felicitated with DK District Rajyothsava Award in 2016, Samaja Rathna Award in 2014, Media Award in 2013, Sadhaka Award in 2010 and also he was awarded by All India Mundala Youngsters Association.