PM Modi hails Odisha people for successful Hockey World Cup

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Dec 17, 2018 at 12:56 PM Updated On : Dec 18, 2018 at 9:30 AM

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the people of Odisha for their warmth and hospitality during the Men’s Hockey World Cup-2018 at the Kalinga Stadium here.

“Congratulations to the people and Government of Odisha for their warmth and hospitality,” he tweeted. The Hockey World Cup in Odisha has been a treat for sports lovers, he added.

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Kudos to all those who worked hard to ensure the 2018 Hockey World Cup is a resounding success.

Congratulations to the people and Government of Odisha for their warmth and hospitality.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 17, 2018

The Hockey World Cup in Odisha has been a treat for sports lovers. It was characterised by iconic matches, exceptional individual performances and wonderful team efforts. The tournament has also enhanced the popularity of hockey among the people of India, especially the youth.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 17, 2018

The 14th edition of the Men’s Hockey World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men’s national field hockey teams, was held at the stadium from 28 November to 16 December.