Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium inducted in Guinness Book of World Records; here's why
1 year, 9 months ago

Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium inducted in Guinness Book of World Records; here's why

India TV News  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Friday, got handed a certificate by the Guinness Book of World Records recognising Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela as the world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium. “It was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium adding to the celebration of the Hockey World Cup and bringing immense pride for India and Odisha,” the release issued by the chief minister's office said. Receiving the award Chief Minister Patnaik said, “This recognition by the Guinness Book of World Records is a testament that our state Odisha has come a long way and has made a mark on the international sports map. It is a matter of great pride for all of us and I thank everyone who was part of this project, to the people of Sundergarh and the hockey fans for their unconditional support of the sport.” India Stuns Germany In their first match of the FIH Pro League hockey, India defeated reigning world champions Germany 3-2 on Friday.

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Guinness Book of World Records certifies Birsa Munda as world’s largest hockey stadium
1 year, 9 months ago

Guinness Book of World Records certifies Birsa Munda as world’s largest hockey stadium

The Hindu  

The Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium has been officially recognised as the largest fully-seated in the world with the Guinness Book of World Records officials handing over a certificate to this effect to the Odisha government on the sidelines of the ongoing Pro League here. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik accepted the certificate of recognition ahead of India’s game against newly-crowned …

Odisha CM Awarded Certificate of Recognition by Guinness Book of Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
1 year, 9 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 …

Birsa Munda Stadium to Host Four National Championships
1 year, 10 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 …

Hockey World Cup 2023: How the tournament has positively impacted Odisha’s economy
1 year, 10 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 …

To win the World Cup, the challenge is to keep playing well: Indian hockey coach Graham Reid
1 year, 11 months ago

To win the World Cup, the challenge is to keep playing well: Indian hockey coach Graham Reid

India Today  

The last time the Hockey World Cup was held in Odisha in 2018, Graham Reid was part of the coaching team of the Netherlands. Expectations are high that Reid will be able to end India’s 47-year-long World Cup medal drought in the ongoing edition of the tournament in Odisha. In a post-training conversation at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in …

Hockey World Cup: Special Arrangements Made at Rourkela Stadium For Differently-abled Spectators
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Odisha Develops Infrastructure to Promote Hockey at Grassroot Levels
1 year, 11 months 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 …

FIH-certified Rourkela hockey stadium world’s largest in terms of seating capacity: Odisha government
1 year, 11 months ago

FIH-certified Rourkela hockey stadium world’s largest in terms of seating capacity: Odisha government

The Hindu  

Amid a row over the status of Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela among major stadia across the globe, the Odisha government claimed that it is the world’s largest facility in terms of seating capacity and certified by the International Hockey Federation. #partnercontent with @sports_odishapic.twitter.com/bsPahLgvYb — Nat Geo India January 5, 2023 After Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the “world’s …

Hockey World Cup 2023:FIH officially certifies Rourkela hockey stadium as world’s largest in terms of capacity
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Patnaik inaugurates Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium ahead of World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Patnaik inaugurates Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium ahead of World Cup

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday inaugurated one of the largest hockey stadiums in India in Rourkela ahead of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023. Built at an estimated cost of ₹261 crore, the stadium, located in Sundargarh district, has been christened as Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Complex. Inaugurating the stadium, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the stadium would …

FIH World Cup 2023: Odisha CM Inaugurates Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium at Rourkela
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Odisha CM Patnaik announces award of Rs 1 crore for each player if India lifts Hockey World Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Odisha CM Patnaik announces award of Rs 1 crore for each player if India lifts Hockey World Cup

The Hindu  

Ahead of the FIH men’s hockey World Cup 2023, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced award of Rs one crore for each player if India won the World Cup title. Today, Chief Minister @Naveen_Odisha interacted with the National Men's Hockey Team who are accommodated at the World Cup Village & announced an award of Rs 1 Cr for …

Hockey World Cup in Odisha: As Birsa Munda Stadium gets inaugurated today, read how the state has opened its heart to hockey
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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 …

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, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Hope for hockey rekindles in rural Odisha as state gets ready for 2023 World Cup
2 years, 6 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 …

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 …

The Village of Saunamara and the Silent Hero of India’s New Hockey Era
3 years, 4 months ago

The Village of Saunamara and the Silent Hero of India’s New Hockey Era

News 18  

The country and its hockey lovers are basking in the glory of the bronze medal the men’s team won at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, thus ending the 41-year medal, but this success holds even more significance for Odisha. The Hockey team’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Odisha and its Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik – who …

Odisha focuses on grassroots development and 2023 Hockey World Cup
3 years, 8 months ago

Odisha focuses on grassroots development and 2023 Hockey World Cup

The Hindu  

Odisha has won the Best State for the Promotion of Sport in the 2021 edition of the Sportstar Aces Awards. After successfully organising the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, the state, known as the 'cradle of hockey', is all set to play host again to the marquee event that will be held from January 13-29, 2023. The 2023 World Cup …

Odisha CM lays foundation stone of country’s largest hockey stadium in Rourkela
3 years, 10 months ago

Odisha CM lays foundation stone of country’s largest hockey stadium in Rourkela

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the country’s largest hockey stadium in the steel city here during his one-day visit to Sundargarh district. “It will set a new benchmark in global stadium design for hockey, offering one of the finest spectator experiences in the world,” the chief minister said. The chief minister also laid the foundation …

India's Largest Hockey Stadium to be Built in Rourkela, Announces Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
3 years, 11 months ago

India's Largest Hockey Stadium to be Built in Rourkela, Announces Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced that a new world-class hockey stadium, which would be the largest stadium for the sport in the country, will be built in Rourkela. The stadium, with a sitting capacity of 20,000, will serve as the second venue for the Men’s Hockey World Cup scheduled to be played in 2023. The wheels to …

Odisha announces plans for India's largest hockey stadium ahead of men's World Cup in 2023
3 years, 11 months ago

Odisha announces plans for India's largest hockey stadium ahead of men's World Cup in 2023

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced that the state would build a world class hockey stadium in Rourkela, the city which would co-host the 2023 World Cup with Bhubaneswar. The new infrastructure will be the biggest hockey stadium in the country, said a statement from the Odisha Government. “As a tribute to the contribution of Sundargarh to Indian …

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