Arre yaar, when we talk about ಡಿ ಕೆ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ (D K Shivakumar), most people think politics. But honestly, this Karnataka Deputy CM has been a solid sports supporter for years now! From cricket to football, Shivakumar bhai has been backing sports in Karnataka like no other leader.
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Cricket Connection – His First Love
DK sir has been associated with cricket administration in Karnataka for more than 15 years now. He was actively involved with Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and has been supporting local cricket tournaments across Kanakapura constituency.
Matlab, this guy literally funded several cricket academies in rural Karnataka. The Kanakapura Cricket Academy, which he established in 2018, has trained over 200 young cricketers so far. Many of them have gone on to play in Karnataka Premier League (KPL).
- Sponsored 50+ cricket tournaments in rural Karnataka
- Provided ₹2 crore funding for cricket infrastructure in Ramanagara district
- Supported Karnataka women’s cricket team during domestic tournaments
Football Fever – Bengaluru FC Support
Yaar, not many people know this, but DK Shivakumar has been a silent supporter of Bengaluru FC since their Indian Super League (ISL) days. He’s attended multiple matches at Sree Kanteerava Stadium and has pushed for better football infrastructure in Karnataka.
In 2019, he announced a ₹5 crore sports development fund specifically for football grounds in Bengaluru Rural district. Three new football grounds were built in Kanakapura, Channapatna, and Ramanagara using this fund.
Beyond Cricket and Football
Honestly yaar, this man’s sports interests go way beyond just cricket and football. He has been promoting traditional Karnataka sports like Kho-Kho and Kabaddi in rural areas.
The annual ‘DK Shivakumar Sports Festival’ in Kanakapura attracts over 5,000 participants every year. Started in 2017, this festival includes:
- Inter-district cricket tournaments
- Village-level football competitions
- Traditional games like Gilli-Danda and Lagori
- Athletics competitions for school students
Mujhe lagta hai, the prize money distribution has been quite generous too – winners get ₹50,000 while runners-up receive ₹25,000 in each category.
Sports Infrastructure Development
As Karnataka’s Deputy CM in 2026, DK sir has been pushing hard for sports infrastructure development. The new sports complex in Kanakapura, worth ₹15 crore, is scheduled to open by December 2026.
This complex will have facilities for cricket, football, basketball, and indoor games. Plus, there’s a dedicated training center for coaches – something Karnataka really needed yaar!
Honestly, while people debate his political moves, his contribution to Karnataka sports has been pretty solid. From grassroots cricket to professional football support, ಡಿ ಕೆ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ has shown that politics and sports can work together when done right!