By Our Correspondent
ROURKELA/BHUBANESWAR: Receiving the award Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “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”.
It was a momentous occasion for the Hockey fans of Odisha at the ongoing FIH Pro League tournament when Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was honoured on Friday with the certificate of recognition from Guinness Book of World Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium Rourkela being the world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium .
CM Patnaik thanked the people of Sundargarh and the hockey fans for their unconditional support to the sport. CM said that it was the source of inspiration to accomplish this herculean task and dedicated the recognition to the people of Odisha.
The Hockey World Cup 2023 has left an indelible mark on the sports fraternity of India. While the tournament was a spectacular success, it is Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela that left the players and audience spellbound with its grandeur.
Built in 15 months the world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium has as seating capacity of 20,011The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is a benchmark in hockey infrastructure
The stadium, which is now a benchmark in hockey infrastructure, was built in record 15 months has a seating capacity of 20011 with uninterrupted viewing experience for all. It was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium adding to the celebration of the Hockey World Cup and bringing immense pride for the India and Odisha.
5T Secretary VK Pandian, Sports Secretary R Vineel Krishna and Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey were among those present on this occasion.
