City

Fireworks Light Up Bhubaneswar Night Sky As Odisha Governor Inaugurates Junior World Cup Hockey

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup was formally declared open by Governor Ganeshi Lal at Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday evening.

Matches got underway in the morning, but the opening ceremony was held before the India versus France evening clash.

All 16 captains were present at the opening ceremony, along with other dignitaries including state sports & youth affairs minister Tusharkanti Behera, FIH president Dr Narinder Dhruv Batra, Padma Shri Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam, HI secretary general Rajinder Singh.

“I am extremely happy that Odisha got this opportunity to host this showpiece event. Odisha has a deep connect with hockey. Over the years the Sports has evolved in the country and Odisha has been a preferred hub for hockey,” the Governor said before wishing all 16 participating teams best of luck for their campaign.

Pakistan lose to Germany:

As for action on the field, Belgium beat South Africa 5-1 in Pool A, while Germany routed Pakistan 5-2 in their Pool D clash.

In the opening Pool B game, Poland overcame Canada 1-0.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

IPL Auction: KKR Break Bank For Venkatesh On Lucrative Day For Indian Players; Check Top Buys

Mumbai: The first day of the IPL mega player auction at Jeddah threw up several…

November 24, 2024

Odisha Govt Hands Over Case Of Attack On Dharmasala MLA To Crime Branch

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has handed over the investigation into the attack on Dhramasala MLA…

November 24, 2024

Commissionerate Police Issues Traffic Advisory During Winter Session Of Odisha Assembly; Details Here

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate of Police on Sunday issued an advisory for movement of vehicular traffic…

November 24, 2024

Elon Musk Proposal: Fire US Federal Employees Who Want To Work From Home

New York: Now that President-elect Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk with the responsibility of co-heading…

November 24, 2024

Odisha Govt Warns Of Stern Action For Renting Out Its Quarters

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has warned its employees of stern action for sub-letting their allotted…

November 24, 2024

AR Rahman Best Man In The World, Certifies Saira Banu; Then Why Their Separation?

Mumbai: There has been a lot of talk over AR Rahman and his wife Saira…

November 24, 2024

Process On To Form NODC In 2-3 Months, Says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Sundargarh: The North Odisha Development Council (NODC) would be formed in 2-3 months, said Chief…

November 24, 2024

Odisha DGP Reviews Security Arrangements For President’s Visit To Puri

Puri: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements for…

November 24, 2024