The giant statue dedicated to the Hockey players was installed in January first week of this year ahead of FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated the members of the Organising Committee, heads and officials of the different Departments and agencies involved in the smooth and successful hosting of the Hockey World Cup at a felicitation ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium, today.
The match ended 3-3 in the regulation time. In the ensuing penalty shoot-out also both the team were again tied 3-3. Finally, Germany prevailed against the Red Lions by 2-1 in the sudden death to win the high-volage match and eventually the title.
Thierry Brinkman (34th, 39th minute) scored a brace and Jip Janssen (32nd) struck another for the winning team.
The Harmanpreet Singh-led India finally signed off the World Cup on a positive note.
While, Victor Charlet (two goals in 17th minute) scored a brace, Curty Eliot (13th minute) and Xavier Gaspard (42nd minute) found the back of the net once each for the winning team.
Silverius Shello (seventh and 31st minutes) scored a brace and Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi (33rd minute) struck the other goal for the winning team.
The match ended 2-2 in the regulation time.In the ensuing penalty shoot-out Belgium scraped past Netherlands 3-2
Germany edged out Australia in a nail-biting semifinal match.
Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad each scored one goal. Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek both scored a brace each.
The match ended 2-2 in the regulation time. In the ensuing penalty shoot-out, Wales pipped France 2-1.
Proteas were clearly the dominating side in the match. They created as many as six penalty corner opportunities and converted one of those chances.
The match ended 2-2 in the regulation time. In the ensuing penalty shoot-out, Germany edged out England 4-3.
The impact of the Men in Blue’s premature exit was clearly evident across the fan park at the Kalinga Stadium.
Korea are currently the crowd-favourite in the marquee event after India’s exit.
While Tom Boon converted a penalty corner in the 10th minute, Van Aubel Florent gave a brilliant field goal in the 15th minute.
Spirited Spain fought well against the mighty Australians and gave them a good scare. However, the experienced Australians prevailed in the end.
Germany will meet England in the fourth quarterfinal match in Bhubaneswar on January 25.
The match ended in a 3-3 draw in the regulation time. In the ensuing shoot-out, the match also ended in a 3-3 tie again. However, New Zealand had the upper edge in the sudden death.
Spain will lock horns with formidable Australia in the quarterfinals on January 24.