In Jharsuguda, the foundation stone for the long-awaited hockey astroturf was laid at the stadium in H Katapali. This event is a significant advancement in enhancing sports infrastructure and promoting hockey within the district. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari served as the chief guest at the ceremony. Other attendees included Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit, Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy, and District Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan. The officials pledged their full support for the advancement of hockey and the development of sports in Jharsuguda. The project is financed through the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), with Rs 10 crore allocated in 2023 for the modernization of the hockey ground.
Of this amount, Rs 8.5 crore will be used for the installation of the astroturf, fulfilling a long-held aspiration of local hockey players.