68th All India Police Hockey Championship to Be Held at Kalinga Stadium from December 16

Bhubaneswar: The 68th edition of All India Police Hockey Championship-2019 will be held at Kalinga Stadium here from December 16th to 24th, 2019.

Odisha Police is organising the championship, which will see participation of at least 25 teams consisting 500 players, 200 officials and trainers from Police Organisations of different States, Union Territories, and Central Armed Police Forces.

As many as 50 Technical Officials have been roped in to conduct the mega sporting event under the aegis of “All India Police Sports Control Board”.

Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department is providing necessary support in the shape of technical manpower and material to make this event a grand success.

Odisha Hockey Association is providing required logistics and technical support.

The Mascot for the Asian Athletic Championship and World Cup Hockey “Olly” representing the rare Olive Ridley Turtle has been taken as the Mascot of this event as well.

Separate committees have been formed under the leadership of Senior Officers of State Police for better co-ordination and management of the event.