Odisha Extends Indian Hockey Sponsorship Till 2036 in Line with ‘Vision Odisha: 2036’
Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has announced a three-year extension of its sponsorship for Indian hockey, now set to continue until 2036. This decision aligns with the state’s ‘Vision Odisha: 2036’ initiative and coincides with Odisha’s centenary year of formation.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the strategic timing of this extension, noting the potential for Gujarat to host the 2036 Olympics. “Odisha’s contributions to hockey have been significant. This extended sponsorship could be transformative for our state’s sports landscape,” Majhi stated.
A high-level meeting was convened with key figures, including Hockey India (HI) President Dilip Tirkey and Odisha’s sports officials. Tirkey expressed gratitude for Odisha’s unwavering support, stressing the productive discussions on advancing hockey.
Odisha’s commitment to hockey dates back to 2018 when it began sponsoring the national teams. The state has since hosted major international tournaments, including two FIH Men’s World Cups. Notably, Odisha is home to the world’s largest hockey stadium in Rourkela, the Birsa Munda Stadium, with a 20,000-seat capacity.
