25-Dec-2020 0
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sprang may have drawn applause by he announcing that a new world class hockey stadium would be constructed in Rourkela city for hosting of the FIH Men’s World Cup 2023. But the announcement has also raised eyebrows.
When Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium is already there in Rourkela, why a second hockey stadium in the Steel City ? Instead of upgrading the existing stadium, why construct a new one ? What amount would be spent for the construction of the new stadium? Will the construction work be completed within two years? What would be utility value of the new stadium after World Cup? Discussions have already started on these issue.
Earlier this month, a high level team including senior officials from the State Government, International Federation of Hockey and Hockey India visited Rourkela and reviewed the infrastructure and allied facilities in the city including that of Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium for the hosting of the World Cup. But the announcement of the Chief Minister today, indicated that Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium would not be World Cup venue.
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