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Chairman Nabin Odisha Sh Pandian visits Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela for the FIH Pro League match between India and Netherlands


– Appreciates the Rourkela spectators for their whole hearted support for hockey

Bhubaneswar, 21 February 2024: Shri Kartik Pandian,  Chairman, 5T and Nabin Odisha, visited the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, today, and watched Men’s FIH Pro League 2023/24 India Vs Netherlands match.

Speaking during the half time of the match,  Sh. Kartik Pandian said, “Hockey is very  popular in Sundargarh and that’s the reason why Hon’ble Chief Minister Sh Naveen Patnaik decided to built the World’s largest stadium in Rourkela for the World Cup. It’s a tribute to the hockey lovers  of Sundargarh and placed Rourkela as a global hub for hockey. The spectators here create the best ambience for hockey in the World”.

He further added that, “India has being playing well and  has shown great potential. Similarly, we need to bring more professionalism into the sports management of all sports disciplines. The Corporates will have to start investing in sports and partner with the Federations and Governments”.

He extended his best wishes for all the teams for the ongoing Pro League and hoped that all of them carry back home good memories of Odisha.


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