Naveen Inaugurates World Cup Village at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Complex
Rourkela: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated the World Cup Village at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Complex in Rourkela. The World Cup Village has been developed within record nine months and flaunts 225 room with all amenities befitting the stature of the Hockey World Cup. Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar [...]
Rourkela: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated the World Cup Village at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Complex in Rourkela.
The World Cup Village has been developed within record nine months and flaunts 225 room with all amenities befitting the stature of the Hockey World Cup.
Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian, Sports Secretary R. Vineel Krishna, IDCO MD Bhupendra Singh Poonia and officials of the Odisha Govt and Hockey India were present at the inauguration.
The Chief Minister interacted with the National Men’s Hockey Team who are accommodated at the World Cup Village and announced an award of Rs 1 crore for each player if Team India lifts the World Cup. He wished them the very best and hoped they will emerge champions.
The World Cup Village along with the Hockey Practice Centre and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium will offer a holistic environment for the National and International players for the marque tournament.
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