While Five Keralites Win Padma Shri, Playback Singer And Vocalist K J Yesudas Is Awarded India's Second Highest Civilian Honour"I am happy and contended. Recognitions and awards came in between, but nothing like the news of the prestigious national honour that came in on Wednesday. "I am so happy to be chosen for Padma Shri, and it's a great national recognition that has come my way . "It is insulting that a poet like Akkitham was selected for Padma Shri, which is a minor award given to relatively young people," said poet and writer K Sachidanandan. We should tap this.Sadly , hockey is not even recognized as a sport by the Kerala State Sports Council (KSSC).

Source: Times of India January 26, 2017 00:28 UTC