Last Update: January 10, 2023, 18:58 IST
All preparations have been completed; Odisha CM to inaugurate FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023
Hindi film actors Ranveer Singh and Disha Patani are going to perform in the opening ceremony.
All preparations have been completed for the opening ceremony of FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup-2023 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The opening ceremony of the World Cup will take place on a grand stage. On Tuesday afternoon, the choreographers and artistes finished rehearsing on stage for the last time.
Players, their support staff, diplomatic officials of those countries, hockey officials from all the countries participating in the World Cup India And the Hockey Federation, several ministers from Central and State Governments, MLAs, High Court judges etc. have also been invited to witness the opening ceremony tomorrow.
CDA President Anil Kumar Samal said that the Cuttack District Administration, CMC, Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) and Commissionerate Police are working in close coordination for the smooth conduct of the Hockey World Cup opening ceremony.
‘The entire city has been decorated for the mega event. Roads have been widened, pavements and walls have been painted and streets have been illuminated as part of the city’s beautification project. It is a proud moment for all of us.
The cultural program will start from 3 pm tomorrow till 9 pm. CMC Mayor Subhash Singh told that the Chief Minister will attend the function at 6 pm and will formally inaugurate it.
“50 platoons of police force and at least 300 officials will be deployed in and around the Barabati Stadium for the smooth conduct of the opening ceremony. The commissionerate police will hold a security rehearsal for the mega event tomorrow,” said the police commissioner.
Meanwhile, the CMC has started the work of distribution of invitation cards for the opening ceremony of the Men’s Hockey World Cup.
“The CMC has decided to distribute invitation letters among 2 lakh people here in the city. The invitees can watch the live telecast of the inauguration ceremony on giant LED screens in all the 59 wards of the city. Besides this, 16 Hockey Fan Parks have been set up across the city for live streaming of the opening ceremony,” said an official.
Hindi film actor Ranveer Singh and disha patani to perform at the opening ceremony. In addition, there will be a live performance by K-pop brand Blackswan along with Shreya Lenka from Odisha. Apart from this, many local artists will also perform in the program.
Around 40,000 people, including players and officials from 16 countries, and dignitaries from across India are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony, sources said.
Notably, Odisha will host the Men’s Hockey World Cup from January 13 to 29 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
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