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Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday introduced {that a} new world-class hockey stadium could be constructed at Rourkela in Sundargarh district as a part of preparations for the 2023 Hockey World Cup which might be hosted by the state. The proposed stadium could be the biggest hockey stadium in India with a sitting capability of 20,000 individuals. This goes to redefine the sports activities panorama within the area, the chief minister mentioned. The stadium together with the allied services might be developed as a benchmark for different hockey stadiums all over the world, he mentioned, including that it will be constructed over 15 acres of land within the Biju Patnaik University of Technology campus in Rourkela.
Announcing this in a video message, Patnaik mentioned: “As now we have introduced earlier, Odisha will as soon as once more be the proud host of the distinguished Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023.” The event might be organized in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, he mentioned.
Patnaik mentioned Sundergarh district is a powerhouse of hockey expertise within the nation and lots of nice hockey gamers from the district have represented the nation on the worldwide degree.
The Indian hockey staff was led by gamers like Dilip Tirkey and Sunita Lakra who hailed from Sundergarh district.
“Popularity of hockey can be seen across the district. The support of people of the district to hockey players is unparalleled anywhere in the world,” Patnaik mentioned.
He added: “As a tribute to the contribution of Sundergarh to Indian hockey, I would like to announce that we will build a new international level hockey stadium in Rourkela with a seating capacity of 20,000.”
The stadium could have all the trendy facilities and can provide a singular expertise, Patnaik mentioned. “I hope it will emerge as the best venue for hockey in the world”, he added.
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Recently, a high-level staff together with senior officers from the state authorities, International Federation of Hockey(FIH), Department of Sports and Youth Services and Hockey India had visited Rourkela to assessment the infrastructure and allied services within the metropolis for internet hosting the distinguished hockey World Cup.
The work to develop artificial hockey turf in every ofthe 17 blocks of Sundargarh district has already commenced, sources mentioned.
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