Sports in Odisha
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Sports is an important part of the culture of Odisha and hence it plays a key role in development of the state. Field hockey, athetics, tennis, rugby union, rugby sevens, association football and cricket the most popular sports in the Indian state of Odisha.
Odisha's capital city, Bhubaneswar, is nicknamed as the Sports Capital of India as it boasts world class infrastructure for carious sporting events.[1] The sporting events in Odisha are governed by the Sports and Youth Services of the Government of Odisha.
The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is finalised to host the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup from 28 November to 16 December 2018.[2]
Events
Odisha have been hosting various sporting events in the recent years. Following is a list of international events hosted by Odisha:
Athletics
Event | Year | Organiser |
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Asian Athletics Championships | 2017 | Athletics Federation of India |
Hockey
Event | Year | Organiser |
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Hockey World Cup (Upcoming) | 2018 | Hockey India |
FIH Hockey World League | 2017 | Hockey India |
Hockey Champions Trophy | 2014 | Hockey India |
Rugby
Event | Year | Organiser |
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Asia Rugby Women's Championship (Upcoming) | 26–28 October 2018 | Odisha Rugby Football Association |
Tennis
Event | Year | Organiser |
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India F1 Futures | 26 February 2018 – 4 March 2018 | Odisha Tennis Association |
Leagues
State
National
National Leagues Hosted by Odisha
Football
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Event | Year |
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Indian Super League | 2018 |
Indian Super Cup | 2018 |
Hockey
Event | Year | Organiser |
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Hockey India League | 2014 2015 2016 2017 |
Hockey India |
Field hockey
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Field hockey is the most popular sport in the state. In a first-of-its-kind association, the Government of Odisha, has become the first state government in India to sponsor a national team. In early 2018, the government launched its sporting logo, signing a five-year sponsorship agreement with Hockey India, replacing the former sponsors.[3] Odisha field hockey team has been providing India, with some extremely talented players, who eventually are called up for the national teams, i.e. India men's national field hockey team and India women's national field hockey team.
The 35th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy i.e. 2014 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was held between 6–14 December 2014 in Bhubaneswar, India.[4]
The 3rd and the last edition of the FIH Hockey World League, i.e. the qualification stage for the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, was held in Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The 14th edition of the Hockey World Cup i.e. 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup, is scheduled to be held from 28 November to 16 December 2018, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Athletics
Sport of athletics is another major sport in the state. Odisha has been producing some of the India's finest athletes who dominate in national and international sporting events. The 22nd edition of the Asian Athletics Championships i.e. 2017 Asian Athletics Championships, was held from 6 to 9 July 2017 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Around 560 athletes from 41 countries attended the international event.[5][6]
Football
Association football is also an uprising, popular sport in Odisha. Football Association of Odisha (FAO) is the administrating governing body for football in Odisha. In women's football particularly, the Odisha women's football team has dominated at national levels. The team has been providing the India women's national football team many players with mesmerizing talents. On the other hand, Odisha men's football team hasn't yet contributed for India national football team.
Rugby
Rugby is popular both in men and women categories in Odisha. The Odisha Rugby Football Association is the state's administrating body for rugby football in Odisha. The Odisha women's rugby union team and Odisha women's rugby sevens team have been dominating since the past decade having won nearly all competetions at national levels. On the other hand, Odisha rugby union team and Odisha rugby sevens team have also made odisha proud with their performance at national levels. Both men and women of Odisha have provided India some of its best players. Odisha will be hosting the Asia Rugby Women's Championship from 26 to 28 October 2018.[7]
References
- ^ "Bhubaneswar is the Sports Capital of India: Narinder Batra, IOA President". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "England & India to host Hockey World Cups 2018". FIH. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Odisha govt replace Sahara as Indian hockey team sponsors". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Bhubaneswar, not Delhi to host 2014 Men's Champions Trophy". The Times Of India. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
- ^ "22nd AAC 2017 - Bhubaneswar". Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "22nd Asian Athletics Championship 2017". Asian Athletics Championship. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "Capital to host Asia U-18 rugby tourney". Retrieved 23 June 2018.