The much anticipated 15th FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 is about to begin, with elite countries competing against one another.
Host India will open their campaign against Spain on January 13, 2023, at 7 o’clock in the evening. India is grouped with Wales, England, and Spain in Group D.
President Dilip Tirkey, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik discussed the growth of sport in the state while discussing recently ended performances.
India 🇮🇳 is truly excited to be hosting the Hockey World Cup in Odisha !
Hockey has had a timeless tale of mesmerising moments in the hearts of Indians! Wishing the teams the very best !#HWC2023#HockeyComesHome pic.twitter.com/wOQN5xiOfk
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 11, 2023
Pritam, who wrote “Hockey hain Dil Mera,” the official song of the major event, performed with singers Benny Dayal, Ram, Neeti Mohan, Nakash Aziz, Shalmali Kholgade, and Liza Mishra, who mesmerized the crowd with their entrancing performance.
Join in on the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Celebrations in Cuttack. Witness a star studded event with Ranveer Singh, Disha Patani, Pritam, Black Swan and many more https://t.co/sZC8sfgXL1
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) January 11, 2023
Disha Patani, a Bollywood actress, sang on several of her well-known songs.
The event was graced by superstar Ranveer Singh’s dynamic performance.
Fans were given a first-rate experience during the Opening Ceremony, which was conducted in an efficient manner.
#HockeyIndia #IndiaKaGame #HWC2023 #StarsBecomeLegends @CMO_Odisha @sports_odisha @IndiaSports @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/mLhM37vOUU
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) January 11, 2023
When Sahara’s contract expired in 2018, Hockey India was left without a sponsor. That same year, the Orissa government stepped up to save our national sport by sponsoring it for the following five years, beginning in 2023. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik deserves all the credit for this enormous development.
They extended their sponsorship for a another ten years, ending in 2033, in 2023. World-class facilities have been created in the form of the 16,000-seat Kalinga Stadium in Bhubneswar and the 20,000-seat Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela.
The fact that several teams from different countries—Spain, England, and Wales—are in the same pool will present challenges for the host team in the approaching main event.
