Watch: Meet the man behind Men’s Hockey World Cup mascot “Olly”

The final of the current Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 between Germany and the reigning champions Belgium is scheduled to begin at 7 PM tomorrow at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.

We frequently talk about the participants in every major event, but we neglect to mention the folks who also put in a lot of effort behind the scenes. This article will reveal the person who dressed as the World Cup mascot “Olly” and entertained Hockey fans throughout the globe.

Upendra and Janai(real name), the two Olly Mascots, have been performing this role since 2017, and they are thrilled with it.

These two are joyful because they make their admirers happy all across the world.

When asked about Olly, the duo stated that the mascot is a symbol of Orissa and used as a celebration in Orissa.

Meet the men behind the mask of everyone's favourite Mascot, Olly! With a hockey stick in hand, they've been putting smiles on the faces of everyone attending the Hockey World Cup 2023!
#HWC2023#HockeyComesHome pic.twitter.com/bIaxpEI8LO

— Odisha Sports (@sports_odisha) January 28, 2023

When questioned about Olly, the team responded that the mascot represents a celebration in Orissa and a symbol of Orissa.

They believe that by performing their mascot duties, they are cheering up children in stressful situations.

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The majority of you probably aren’t familiar with the phrase “Olly Land,” which refers to a location within the stadium where fans from all around the world gather to watch Olly perform, dance, and take pictures with them.

Three adjectives that best sum up Olly Land are fun, fandom, and festivity.

The culture of the nation revolves around joyous occasions and putting smiles on the faces of spectators.