Rourkela: The FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela and the FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League 2022–2023 were both resounding successes, and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha is ready to welcome hockey again. In the month of May, two prestigious events will be held at the largest seated outdoor hockey stadium in the entire world. The 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2023 and the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2023 will take place from May 4 to May 14, respectively.
The teams have given hospitality, infrastructure, and any other requests they may have, with the highest care being given to the players and officials. This is a fantastic chance for young athletes to compete in a top-notch venue with a brand-new Astroturf field, practice fields, and over 20,000 spectator seats. They will get the opportunity to compete against some of the top young athletes in the nation, acquire priceless experience, and emulate the heroics of their idols during the event. In addition, several of the competitors would be participating for the first time under these cutting-edge floodlights.
“As we gather in Rourkela for the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Women and Men National Championships, I am reminded of the city’s rich history in promoting the sport of hockey,” Hockey India President Dilip Trikey remarked in his heartfelt welcome to the teams. Rourkela is a consistently fantastic location for hockey, as we witnessed during the World Cup and the Pro League, and I am convinced that this competition will be no different. All of the participants and teams are cordially invited, and I wish them luck in the competition. This is a fantastic chance for our young athletes to demonstrate their abilities, get priceless experience, and start along the path to realizing their aspirations.
Vineel Krishna, the state’s secretary for sports and youth services, welcomed the teams to Odisha before to the historic event and stressed the need of utilizing the fantastic facilities to empower future athletes. “We are delighted to welcome the teams to Odisha and are proud to host the 13th Hockey India Sub Junior Women and Men National Championships at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela,” the official stated. This demonstrates our dedication to giving our young athletes access to top-notch facilities and giving them the tools they need to realize their full potential.
