Rourkela stadium to host four national championships to give international feel to youngsters
1 year, 11 months ago

Rourkela stadium to host four national championships to give international feel to youngsters

The Hindu  

Four age-group national hockey championships will be organised at the newly-built Birsa Munda Stadium here this year to give the domestic players a feel of the state-of-the-art facility, which hosted the men’s World Cup jointly with Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar last month. “We have taken a major step by signing a multi-year contract with the FanCode which has over 50 million users to show all the National Championship matches live in India and the Indian sub-continent,” said Hockey India president and former captain Dilip Tirkey. From this year, starting with the Senior Women’s National Championship scheduled to begin on February 15 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, each venue will have a three-camera setup to capture and relay the action live and the matches will be held on the same lines as international matches with “Player of The Match” award being given away for every match. Hockey India secretary-general Bholanath Singh said, “This is the first time HI has taken these kinds of measures to lift the profile of the National Championships and give it a uniform look and feel.

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Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman
1 day, 19 hours ago

Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers’ Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition. His hat-trick of goals against Rarh Bengal Tigers at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela has been the highlight of the season. Riding on …

WPL 2025: BCCI to host tournament in Mumbai, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Vadodara
3 days, 9 hours ago

WPL 2025: BCCI to host tournament in Mumbai, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Vadodara

The Hindu  

In a move to spread the game across the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to host the Women’s Premier League across four venues - Mumbai, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Vadodara - from the first week of February. Earlier, the Board had shortlisted only Lucknow and Vadodara as the venues, but in a Governing Council meeting …

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dilip Tirkey: National championship format needs to evolve because there will be no spectators without competition

The Hindu  

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, who watched the final of the 14th Senior Men National Championship 2024 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Saturday, spoke about his federation’s vision to restructure the tournament and make it more competitive to safeguard hockey’s future in the country. We allowed them to skip this year’s tournament so that they could get …

Tamil Nadu likely to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup
2 months ago

Tamil Nadu likely to host 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu will likely host the 2025 FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup in November-December 2025 Speaking to Sportstar here on Sunday, a top Government source said: “We have given the letter of intent to Asian Hockey Federation. There will be two venues for the World Cup: one will be in Chennai and the other possibly in Madurai.” READ | …

India vs USA Womens FIH Pro League Hockey Live Streaming How Watch IND vs USA Hockey Live
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs USA Womens FIH Pro League Hockey Live Streaming How Watch IND vs USA Hockey Live

ABP News  

IND vs USA Women's FIH Pro League 2024 live streaming, telecast: The Indian women’s hockey team, led by Savita Punia, secured a remarkable 1-0 win against Australia in the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2023-24 fixture in Rourkela, marking their second win of the tournament. All you need to know about India vs USA Women's FIH Pro League 2024 hockey …

Decade into the making, Mullanpur stadium readies for day of reckoning
11 months ago

Decade into the making, Mullanpur stadium readies for day of reckoning

Hindustan Times  

The newly constructed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur braces for a big week, with the Board of Cricket Control in India special team expected to inspect the venue this coming week in the lead-up to the Indian Premier League. Shedding light on the current status of the Mullanpur stadium, PCA secretary Dilsher Khanna said, “The stadium is almost …

Odisha to host star-studded senior gymnastics Nationals
1 year ago

Odisha to host star-studded senior gymnastics Nationals

The Hindu  

After successfully conducting the junior artistic gymnastics national championship, Odisha, is geared up to host the senior artistic gymnastics national championships 2023-24, at the Gymnastics Centre, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Under the aegis of the Odisha Gymnastics Association and the Gymnastics Federation of India, the championship will be held from 2-4 January 2024 in the state capital and will feature Olympians …

Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023: Preview, squad, schedule, live streaming info
1 year, 1 month ago

Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023: Preview, squad, schedule, live streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW As the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 ignites anticipation, the Indian team gears up for a thrilling opener against Canada on the 29th November in Santiago, Chile. Where to watch Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023 live in India? Moreover, India’s triumphant capture of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 title in Kakamigahara, Japan earlier this year …

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab, Haryana favourites in National men’s hockey championships

The Hindu  

Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Rohidas, Abhishek, and six others who had taken part in the Hangzhou Asian Games will be competing for different states in the 13th Hockey India Senior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here from November 17 to 28. Host Tamil Nadu, last year’s …

Indian sub-junior hockey teams excel in opening matches on Dutch tour
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian sub-junior hockey teams excel in opening matches on Dutch tour

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s and women’s sub-junior hockey teams began their maiden international tour on a positive note with victories against the Senior EDE teams in the Netherlands. Former India skipper and the current women’s sub-junior coach Rani Rampal said the resilience of the players stood out in the contest. “Their performance on their first international tour illustrates their potential and …

Draw out for junior boys’ and girls’ national football championships
1 year, 5 months ago

Draw out for junior boys’ and girls’ national football championships

The Hindu  

The junior boys’ and girls’ national football championships will be held in September, with 16 teams participating in both competitions. According to a release issued by the All India Football Federation on Tuesday, the tier 1 of the junior boys’ national championship for the Dr BC Roy Trophy and the junior girls’ national championship will be held in Bhubaneswar. The …

Hockey India announces 39 core probables for senior men’s national camp ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 6 months ago

Hockey India announces 39 core probables for senior men’s national camp ahead of Asian Champions Trophy 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching camp scheduled to take place from 26th June 2023 to 19th July 2023 at SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The four-nation tournament will be followed by the prestigious Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, starting on 3rd August 2023, in which the Indian team will …

Indian sports news wrap, May 2
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, May 2

The Hindu  

HOCKEY Rourkela’s Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium set to host 13th Sub Junior National Championship After the Men’s World Cup and FIH Men’s Pro League matches earlier this year, Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha is set to host 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2023 and the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2023 this …

Odisha CM Awarded Certificate of Recognition by Guinness Book of Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
1 year, 10 months ago

Odisha CM Awarded Certificate of Recognition by Guinness Book of Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium

News 18  

It was a momentous occasion for the Hockey fans of Odisha at the ongoing FIH Pro League tournament when Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was honoured with the certificate of recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Rourkela being the world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium. While the tournament was a spectacular success, it is …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Receives ‘Best State for Promotion of Sports’ Award
1 year, 10 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Receives ‘Best State for Promotion of Sports’ Award

News 18  

Odisha has been awarded the ‘Best State for the Promotion of Sports’ at the 2023 Sportstar Aces 2023 Awards. Furthermore, the FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 held in Bhubaneswar – Rourkela has garnered attention and admiration for the state of Odisha in the sports fraternity. In 2022, Odisha hosted international competitions such as Odisha Open, SAAF U20 Championship, …

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Holds South Africa A to 4-4 Draw
1 year, 10 months ago

Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Holds South Africa A to 4-4 Draw

News 18  

The Indian junior women’s hockey team rallied to hold South Africa A to a 4-4 draw and remain unbeaten on its tour of the Rainbow Nation. Friday night’s game was the visitors’ first of the tour against the South Africa ‘A’ team. Prior to this, the Indian side defeated South Africa’s U-21 team in all three matches. The ongoing South …

Birsa Munda Stadium to Host Four National Championships
1 year, 11 months ago

Birsa Munda Stadium to Host Four National Championships

News 18  

Four age-group national hockey championships will be organised at the newly-built Birsa Munda Stadium this year to give the domestic players a feel of the state-of-the-art facility, which jointly hosted the men’s World Cup along with the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar last month. ”We have taken a major step by signing a multi-year contract with the FanCode who have over …

Senior National Hockey Championships: Women’s C’Ships from February 15, Men’s event in April
1 year, 11 months ago

Senior National Hockey Championships: Women’s C’Ships from February 15, Men’s event in April

The Hindu  

Twenty-nine teams will take part in the Hockey India Senior Women National Championship to be held in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from February 15, which will kick-start the domestic season. Meanwhile, the third edition of the Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship will begin from February 26 in Bengaluru. It was after the first edition of this championships exclusively for …

Hockey World Cup 2023: How the tournament has positively impacted Odisha’s economy
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: How the tournament has positively impacted Odisha’s economy

The Hindu  

It gives us all in Odisha a sense of prestige and pride, to host for the second time, the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. As the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup enters its final week, Bhubaneswar and Rourkela have received support from around the world, which has boosted their economies. Odisha has already introduced shuttle flights between Bhubaneswar and …

Hockey World Cup: Special Arrangements Made at Rourkela Stadium For Differently-abled Spectators
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup: Special Arrangements Made at Rourkela Stadium For Differently-abled Spectators

News 18  

The Odisha government has made special arrangements to make the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela easily accessible for the differently-abled spectators so that they can experience the ongoing Hockey World Cup without facing any inconvenience. The stadium was completed in just fifteen months, while the World Cup Village was built in just nine months. In order to make …

Hockey World Cup 2023: A cup of joy for remote Rourkela
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: A cup of joy for remote Rourkela

The Hindu  

The Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is awash with the Hockey World Cup buzz. The newly inaugurated Hockey World Cup 2023 Village at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Complex in Rourkela, Odisha. A street decorated at the industrial town Rourkela for the Hockey World Cup matches in Odisha. England player Ansell Liam controls the ball before his strike against …

In Rourkela, hockey has found a new home
2 years ago

In Rourkela, hockey has found a new home

Hindustan Times  

Whether you enter Rourkela via the railway station, airport or road, it will be clear immediately that this Odisha town is all set to host the hockey World Cup. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik during his interaction with Indian men's hockey team, ahead of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023, at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Billboards detailing …

Hockey World Cup: Records and trivia from previous editions
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup: Records and trivia from previous editions

Firstpost  

With the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup beginning on Friday, here’s a look at some facts and trivia about the tournament from its previous editions. Hockey World Cup 2023: Teams, schedule, fixtures - All you need to know *****605 matches have been played so far in the 14 editions of the tournament from 1971 onwards. *****India will become the first …

FIH World Cup: Odisha decked up for grand festival of hockey
2 years ago

FIH World Cup: Odisha decked up for grand festival of hockey

The Hindu  

The stage is set for the men’s hockey World Cup, 2023. But this time, the Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela will also host a few matches. “When it was decided that Odisha will host the World Cup, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik insisted we have one leg in Rourkela. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT The ceremony will involve performances by …

All Preparations Completed as Odisha CM to Inaugurate 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday
2 years ago

All Preparations Completed as Odisha CM to Inaugurate 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday

News 18  

All preparations have been completed for the opening ceremony of FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup -2023 at Barabati Stadium at Cuttack. The Cuttack district administration, CMC, Cuttack Development Authority and the Commissionerate Police are working in close cooperation for smooth organization of the hockey world cup opening ceremony, said CDA Chairman Anil Kumar Samal. Meanwhile, the CMC has started distribution …

Odisha Develops Infrastructure to Promote Hockey at Grassroot Levels
2 years ago

Odisha Develops Infrastructure to Promote Hockey at Grassroot Levels

News 18  

Odisha is all set to host the prestigious FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup from January 13, for the second consecutive time. Being the host state twice in four years, Odisha has built two state-of-the art hockey stadiums in the state and also developed infrastructure to promote hockey from the grassroots up. The Men’s Hockey World Cup will be hosted at …

Hockey World Cup 2023:FIH officially certifies Rourkela hockey stadium as world’s largest in terms of capacity
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup 2023:FIH officially certifies Rourkela hockey stadium as world’s largest in terms of capacity

India TV News  

Amid a row over the status of Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela among the major stadia across the globe, the Odisha government on Friday claimed that it is the world’s largest facility in terms of seating capacity and it was certified by the International Hockey Federation. After Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the “world’s largest hockey stadium” in Rourkela …

FIH World Cup 2023: Odisha CM Inaugurates Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium at Rourkela
2 years ago

FIH World Cup 2023: Odisha CM Inaugurates Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium at Rourkela

News 18  

Ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium at Rourkela. This time, the mega sports event will be organised at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela from January 13 to 29. We are not only hosting the Hockey World Cup …

‘All bases covered’: Rourkela ready for the FIH World Cup
2 years ago

‘All bases covered’: Rourkela ready for the FIH World Cup

The Hindu  

The people of Rourkela are all set to be enthralled as the FIH World Cup comes to their city. From a dedicated hockey practice arena to catering to every need of a professional athlete, the Khel Gaun is equipped with all the facilities,” a senior official from the Odisha government told Sportstar. Both Kalinga Stadium and the Birsa Munda are …

Hockey World Cup in Odisha: As Birsa Munda Stadium gets inaugurated today, read how the state has opened its heart to hockey
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup in Odisha: As Birsa Munda Stadium gets inaugurated today, read how the state has opened its heart to hockey

Op India  

Hockey has a home in Odisha, in the Sundergarh district. To mark the state’s position in the world hockey map, the Odisha government has constructed the world’s largest hockey stadium in Rourkela, named after legendary freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Get ready to cheer for Team India as they take the field at the FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Netherlands Team Arrives In Bhubaneswar
2 years ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Netherlands Team Arrives In Bhubaneswar

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar, Jan 4 With nine days to go for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup, the Netherlands team arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Three-time champions of the Men’s Hockey World Cup, the Netherlands team is placed in Pool C, along with Malaysia, New Zealand, and Chile. Netherlands to begin their campaign on Jan 14 Netherlands will play its first …

Indian dressing room brimming with anticipation and excitement, says Captain Harmanpreet ahead of Hockey World Cup
2 years ago

Indian dressing room brimming with anticipation and excitement, says Captain Harmanpreet ahead of Hockey World Cup

The Hindu  

With just 10 days left for the start of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, the captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team Harmanpreet Singh expressed the mood in the dressing room at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Each day, until January 8, India and Odisha State Government will be welcoming participating teams to the hockey-crazy state, …

FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: Excitement hits peak, tickets for tournament in Rourkela sold out | DETAILS INSIDE
2 years ago

FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: Excitement hits peak, tickets for tournament in Rourkela sold out | DETAILS INSIDE

India TV News  

FIH Hockey World Cup 2023: Just before 2023 kicks in, there is good news for hockey fans and especially for those who follow the sport with passion and enthusiasm. The clock is continuously ticking towards the Tickets for FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 and the tickets have already been sold out. The World Cup which is all set to commence …

FIH Hockey WC 2023: Tickets For Men's World Cup Sold Out In Rourkela
2 years ago

FIH Hockey WC 2023: Tickets For Men's World Cup Sold Out In Rourkela

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar: As the clock nears the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, the excitement and enthusiasm among hockey fans around the world have already reached beyond its peak. Eager to witness the thrilling world hockey action taking place in Rourkela for the first time, the fans gathered in large numbers outside the newly constructed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium …

Birsamunda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela to Be Completed by November 30
2 years, 1 month ago

Birsamunda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela to Be Completed by November 30

News 18  

The Birsamunda International Hockey Stadium, where FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup Hockey 2023 will be hosted along Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, will be ready by November 30, Odisha Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra said on Thursday. Leading a three-member high-level team, Mahapatra visited the hockey stadium and proposed airport site in Rourkela city, and took stock of the progress of …

No Longer India’s Best Kept Secret, Odisha is Now ‘Where the World Comes to Play’
2 years, 2 months ago

No Longer India’s Best Kept Secret, Odisha is Now ‘Where the World Comes to Play’

News 18  

In recent times, Odisha has become the centre for sports in India – hosting major world sporting events and that too in multiple sports. After hosting the 2019 Men’s Hockey World Cup, they will again host the world best again for another edition next year, the first time the quadrennial event will be hosted in the same city consecutively. Alongside …

Men's Hockey World Cup: India to Face Spain in Opening Match at Rourkela on January 13
2 years, 3 months ago

Men's Hockey World Cup: India to Face Spain in Opening Match at Rourkela on January 13

News 18  

Clubbed with European giants England, Spain and Wales in Pool D, hosts India will open their campaign against Spain in the 2023 FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup at Rourkela on January 13, the opening day of the competition. While India, the 1975 winner, will take on Spain in a prime-time match at 7pm in the newly-constructed Birsa Munda International …

Odisha Govt Increases Funding for Development of Sports Infra at 2 Hockey WC Venues
2 years, 3 months ago

Odisha Govt Increases Funding for Development of Sports Infra at 2 Hockey WC Venues

News 18  

Ahead of hosting the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023, the Odisha government has enhanced the funding for development of sports infrastructure at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, the two venues for the mega event. Out of the revised project completion cost, the Cabinet approved funding of Rs 562.58 crore from the …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 Schedule Announced, India to Play in Bhubaneswar
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 Schedule Announced, India to Play in Bhubaneswar

News 18  

FIFA and the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 have officially announced the schedule for the biennial youth tournament and Bhubaneswar is set to host India’s group stage matches beginning 11th October, while Goa has been awarded both semi-finals. The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will see hosts India compete in all three group stage …

Hope for hockey rekindles in rural Odisha as state gets ready for 2023 World Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Hope for hockey rekindles in rural Odisha as state gets ready for 2023 World Cup

The Hindu  

When he was a child growing up in hockey crazy Sundargarh district, Vijay Kumar Lakra always knew where to find the best seat to watch a game. As we inch closer to the Men's Hockey World Cup 2023, Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in #Rourkela is taking shape to celebrate the biggest festival of #hockey. pic.twitter.com/wyXURlUwLN — Odisha Sports May …

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: Kalinga Stadium all set for a new synthetic turf
2 years, 8 months ago

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: Kalinga Stadium all set for a new synthetic turf

The Hindu  

Renovation work has begun at the Kalinga Stadium as Odisha gears up to host the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023. The FIH Hockey Men's World Cup is scheduled to be held from January 13-29 2023 over two venues - the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the Birsa Munda International hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Ahead of the World Cup, …

Kovilpatti to host Junior National men’s hockey championship from December 16
3 years, 1 month ago

Kovilpatti to host Junior National men’s hockey championship from December 16

The Hindu  

Kovilpatti may be a small industrial town in Thoothukudi District famous for groundnut candies and match sticks, but its contribution to hockey has been nothing less than immense. The Junior National men’s hockey championship to be held at the artificial turf here from December 16 to 25 is expected to provide a major fillip to the sport. P. Guruchitra Shanmuga …

Junior World Cup a dry run for 2023 Hockey WC: Odisha Sports Secretary
3 years, 1 month ago

Junior World Cup a dry run for 2023 Hockey WC: Odisha Sports Secretary

The Hindu  

The successful conduct of the men’s hockey Junior World Cup during Covid times at the Kalinga Stadium can be a ‘dry run’ for the senior men’s World Cup to be held at Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in January 2023, says Odisha Sports Department Secretary R. Vineel Krishna. Krishna expressed confidence that the state, which hosted the 2018 World Cup here, would …

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021: India's practice games against senior team were quite valuable, says coach Graham Reid
3 years, 1 month ago

Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021: India's practice games against senior team were quite valuable, says coach Graham Reid

Firstpost  

The tournament is slated to be held from 24 November to 5 December at the Kalinga Stadium here. India will enter the meet as the defending champions Bhubaneswar: Playing practice matches against the senior hockey team, in the absence of overseas competition, was “valuable preparation” for the Indian side ahead of the FIH Junior World Cup, chief coach Graham Reid …

Odisha gears up for men’s Junior Hockey World Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Odisha gears up for men’s Junior Hockey World Cup

The Hindu  

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Vivek Sagar Prasad will lead an 18-member Indian hockey team in the men’s Junior World Cup, to be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from November 24 to December 5. Odisha had earlier hosted the senior World Cup in 2018, the FIH World League in 2017 and the Champions Trophy in 2014. Exalting Odisha's status …

Junior Hockey World Cup: Holders India Need to Play Good Friendlies, Trying to Arrange a Few, Says Graham Reid
3 years, 2 months ago

Junior Hockey World Cup: Holders India Need to Play Good Friendlies, Trying to Arrange a Few, Says Graham Reid

News 18  

The senior Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Graham Reid on Thursday said the junior side should play some practice matches against quality opponents before it starts the defence of its FIH Junior World Cup title in Bhubaneswar next month. “What is important for us is to get some good practice matches in Bhubaneswar so the players get a feel …

Odisha to Host Men's Junior Hockey World Cup From November 24 to December 5
3 years, 3 months ago

Odisha to Host Men's Junior Hockey World Cup From November 24 to December 5

News 18  

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced that Odisha will host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2021, scheduled from November 24 to December 5, at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Addressing an event here on Thursday, Naveen said, recently Hockey India had approached the State Government to support them for the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup which is to be …

Domestic hockey season to begin in October after a seven month Covid break
3 years, 4 months ago

Domestic hockey season to begin in October after a seven month Covid break

The Hindu  

The much-awaited domestic hockey season is set to resume in October this year with the first sub-junior men's national academy championship in Bhopal after a hiatus of seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural sub-junior men's national academy championship will be held from October 4-13.This will be followed by the first Hockey India junior men's academy national championships …

India's Largest Hockey Stadium in Odisha to Be Completed by July 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

India's Largest Hockey Stadium in Odisha to Be Completed by July 2022

News 18  

The Odisha government on Wednesday said that the country’s largest hockey stadium, currently under construction at Rourkela in Sundargarh district of the state, will be completed by July next year. The 20,000-capacity Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, along with the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, will be the venues to host the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023. A day …

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