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Rourkela: It was a momentous occasion for the state of Odisha on Friday evening when Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was honoured with the certificate of recognition from Guinness World Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium (BMHS) being the world’s largest fully-seated hockey stadium.
Naveen was presented the prestigious certificate before the India versus Germany match in the FIH Pro League tournament here.
“This recognition by Guinness Book of World Records is a testament that our state Odisha has come a long way and has made a mark in the international sports map. It is a matter of great pride for all of us and I thank everyone who was part of this project, to the people of Sundargarh and the hockey fans for their unconditional support to the sport. It inspired us to accomplish this herculean task. I dedicate this recognition to the people of Odisha,” Naveen said.
The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, which was constructed in a record 15 months, successfully co-hosted the FIH Men’s World Cup 2023 along with Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium in January.
The BRHS, which came in for high praise from players and audience, has a seating capacity of 20,011 with uninterrupted viewing experience for all. It earned the recognition of Guinness World Records as the largest fully-seated hockey stadium globally.
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