By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: The meticulously designed sports infrastructure at the majestic Kalinga Stadium in State Capital of Bhubaneswar in eastern Indian States of Odisha, has greatly impressed British Deputy High Commissioner (Consul General) in Kolkata, Nick Low.
The Deputy High Commissioner Low, has all his praise for State’s Sports and Youth Services Secretrary, R Vineel Krishan. The British diplomat visited the Stadium during the opening part of the Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, hosted here. The visiting British diplomat also hailed Kalinga Stadium as one of World’s best sports hub.
“Bowled over by the quality of the Kalinga Stadium complex. What a tremendous asset for the city and the state of Odisha. Thanks to @rvineel_krishna for setting out Odisha’s compelling vision to become a world-class sports hub. Count on @UKinKolkata and @UKinIndia support,” the British Deputy High Commissioner Nick Low @NickDLow.
“Huge pleasure to be at the Opening Ceremony of @FIH_Hockey Junior World Cup 2021 at the impressive Kakinga Stadium. Pity that @EnglandHockey can’t be here for what promises to be a great tournament in one of India’s most dynamic and passionate sport hubs.@sports_odisha,” Nick Low had earlier tweeted.
The Kalinga Stadium is a multi-purpose International stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Its foundation stone was laid by former chief minister of Odisha Late Biju Patnaik in 1978. It is situated in the heart of Bhubaneswar near Nayapalli area.
