Jharsuguda: Dr. Dillip Tirkey, President of the Indian Hockey Association, met Jharsuguda District Magistrate Aboli Sunil Naravane on Thursday. The primary agenda of their discussion revolved around the pressing need for an astroturf hockey field in Jharsuguda, aiming to provide greater opportunities for talented players to represent the state at various levels.
Tirkey’s request to District Collector Narwane to build an astroturf hockey field in Jharsuguda so that more players can be represented at the state level.
Naravane assured Tirkey that all arrangements would be made to build an artificial turf hockey field in Jharsuguda. She said that the district administration is committed to promoting sports and games in the district.
On the occasion, Secretary of the District Hockey Association and Sub Collector Lankeswar Amat and Vice President of Hockey Odisha Jeevan Mohanty were also present.
