Odisha Govt. gives nod to Hockey World Cup 2018

Odisha Government on Tuesday given its approval for hosting the 14th Hockey Men’s World Cup-2018 at Bhubaneswar.

This was discussed in a high level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi in secretariat conference hall yesterday wherein Secretary of Sports & Youth Services Vishal Dev presented the proposal and outlined the issues for discussion.

It was proposed to organize the event from 28th November to 16th December, 2018 at Kalinga stadium.

India hosted Hockey World Cup for first time in 1982 at Bomaby and for 2nd time in 2010 at New Delhi. This time it has been proposed to organize it at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

Chief Secretary Padhi directed to make all necessary arrangements to organize it as a world class event. He further advised to showcase Odisha and its potential in the fields of tourism, culture and sports development.