Kalinga Stadium India’s New Launchpad for Mega Events

Bhubaneswar, the city of temples Bwhich was nowhere in the sports map of India, has now become a favourable destination for Indian athletes to prepare for national and international sporting events. Apart from hosting several mega sporting events like the men’s Hockey World Cup in 2018 and the Asian Athletics Championships in 2017, the iconic Kalinga Stadium is playing a pivotal role in preparing athletes for mega sporting events. The Kalinga Stadium located in the heart of Bhubaneswar is nowadays known as one of the best sports hubs in India for its w o r l d – c l a s s infrastructures and facilities. T h e c i t y h a s s u c c e s s f u l l y organised nearly a dozen international hockey tournaments and several other sporting events in past five years and it is all set to host the 2023 nen’s hockey World Cup. People’s love for h o c k e y a n d w o r l d – c l a ss infrastructure has made the city the home of of the game. However, it is not only restricted to hockey alone, as rugby, swimming and football are also the key disciplines that are nurtured here. Owing to this model, Odisha has grown and evolved into a sports hub and is the preferred destination for different federations. National and international athletes have been vocal about Odisha’s sports ecosystem. In 2018, right before the men’s hockey World Cup.