Bhubaneswar: Odisha will host the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup from November 24 to December 5, 2021, here at Kalinga Stadium, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on Thursday.
At a function held here, Patnaik said Hockey India had recently approached the Odisha government to support them for the Men's Junior World Cup to be held in two-month time.
“It’s a short notice for arrangements for such an event, especially during the pandemic period. Since the country’s prestige is at stake, we have readily agreed to support it. I am happy to announce that Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar will be hosting the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup," Patnaik said.
“There is a lot of excitement about the prospects of Indian Hockey in coming years. The Hockey World Cup in January 2023 will be a landmark event and provide further momentum for Hockey development in the country," he further added.
Patnaik also unveiled the logo and the trophy for the event.