Bhubaneswar : , Nov 21, 2011 – With only two days until the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup begins, Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti behera visited Kalinga Stadium on Sunday to review the work in progress. During his visit to the Kalinga Stadium, he spoke with officials regarding Covid Management, Security, Infrastructure, Broadcasting, and Hospitality.
Behera expressed his satisfaction with the organization of the event and said that all protocols and mandatory arrangements were in place.The timely completion of the work is satisfactory.All of our efforts have been directed towards the safe conduct and success of this event.I’m confident that Odisha, Hockey India and myself, will once more be great hosts.”
He said that Kalinga Hockey Stadium’s infrastructure is a landmark and highly coveted venue and that all teams are excited to play there.
I am happy to report that players are settled well and turf and other facilities at the stadium have been made match-ready.The visiting teams also have begun practice and training matches.”It is great to see this atmosphere,” said the Minister.
On November 24, the FIH Odisha hockey Men’s Junior world cup will begin and run until December 5.Nearly all the teams participating in this tournament have already arrived in Bhubaneswar and began training at the Kalinga Stadium to win the title of Champions.
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