Hockey World Cup 2023: Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 got began in Odisha on Wednesday with a huge opening ceremony at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Top Bollywood stars like Ranveer Singh and Disha Patani, singers like Neeti Mohan and even K-Pop band BlackSwan performed at the opening ceremony. The ceremony started with cultural dance performance led by Odissi dancing legend, Guru Aruna Mohanty’s team.
The official anthem of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023: “Hockey Hai Dil Mera” was performed live by the composer of the anthem, Pritam along with the 11 singers who sang the original song.
“I love the song “Hockey Hai Dil Mera”! Namaskar to the fans in the stadium! Thank you to the Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Pattnaik and the people of Odisha. I carry the thanks of the world of hockey and players of hockey from all over. I also wish to thank the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support to hockey. I heard everyone mention that Odisha is the land of culture and heritage,” FIH President Tayyab Ikram said.
Anurag Thakur marks his presence
Unuion Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur also marked his presence at the prestigious event.
This is a great moment to be hosting the hockey world cup & every Indian is excited to watch it! I commend the efforts made by the state of Odisha and Hockey India in putting together what promises to be a fantastic edition of the Hockey World Cup and also for giving India one of the best hockey stadiums in the world, in Rourkela,” said Thakur.
Odisha CM backs India to bring World Cup
Odisha government is known for backing the national men’s hockey team over the years and CM Naveen Pattnaik has been a poster man for the rise of Indian hockey by giving enormous support to the team.
“Odisha has long been known for its hospitality, and I am sure all the visitors will take a small part of Odisha back with them. I also wish to thank the Prime Minister and the central government for all their support,” said Odisha CM at the event.
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