Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Thursday named host Junior World Cup Junior FIH fih men in November-December, reaffirming state stature as a hub for sports.
The event will be staged at the Kalinga City Stadium here from November 24 to December 5.
World Cup Junior FIH Odisha Hockey World Bhubaneswar 2021 will all take place between November 24 to 5 …
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Lucknow has been the host of the last edition of the tournament where India claims the top award in 2016.
In the upcoming Tourney, 16 hockey playing countries will become VIE for the top award.
The previous state has held a senior World Cup in 2018, The FIH World League in 2017 and trophy champions in 2014.
“This is a short notice to make arrangements for such events, especially during the pandemic period.
However, since then Prestige State is at stake, We have easily agreed to accommodate it, “said Head of Odisha Minister Naveen Patnaik during a program to announce the host city.
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During the function, CM also launched the logo and event cup.
Odisha is also an Indian hockey sponsor, the role that is widely appreciated after the men’s team won bronze and the female team completed the fourth which was credited at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year.
The official announcement was made before the Minister of Sports and Youth Odisha, Tusharkanti Behera, President of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Dr.
Narinder Batra and Indian Hockey Secretary General of Rajinder Singh.
The team to participate in the event is the host of India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, Egypt, Belgium, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, United States, Canada, Chile and Argentina.
Australia has chosen out due to travel restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Odisha will also host the Senior Men’s Senior World Cup 2023 in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
“Odisha is a hub for hockey in the country and the Odisha state government will continue to do everything in our capacity to help exercise grow further and achieve further victory at the world level,” said Patnik.
“We hope to welcome the top 16 teams from all over the world to participate in the World Cup of Junior World Junior FIH Odisha, Bhubaneswar 2021.
We love to host this prestigious tournament.
Our priority is to ensure a safe environment to compete.
Covid times that challenges this challenging , “he added.
Chairman of Fih Batra said good Bhubaneswar infrastructure will ensure that the tournament will be held smoothly.
“The FIH Odisha Hockey junior men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2021 is the top of the tournament for U-21 and is a very important equipment in the FIH calendar,” he said.
“We are pleased that Odisha with world-class infrastructure they will host this event.
As usual, we have extended full support by the Government of State Odisha and the event will be held after all Covid-19 protocols are needed.” O Secretary General Rajinder said.
It was an honor for the national federation to host the event.
“It is a great honor for Indian hockey to accommodate the FIH-to-back hockey hockey world cup has held several important international events in India and with the support of the state government of Odisha, we are sure to arrange another memorable event for the participating team , Officials, and fans, “he said.
Odisha hosted the Junior Hockey World Cup in November-December
