PHOTOS: Men's Hockey World Cup kicks off in Odisha: Ranveer Singh, Disha Patani perform

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: The 15th edition of the Men's Hockey World Cup will feature 16 teams and some of the biggest superstars in the sport, competing for the coveted title of world champion.

ZeeBiz WebTeam | Jan 12, 2023, 01:47 PM IST

FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the FIH Hockey World Cup at Barabati Stadium in presence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday.Odisha Sports minister Tusharkanti Behera, senior officials of the state as well as FIH (International Hockey Federation) and Hockey India along with a 50,000 strong crowd attended the mega event. Check pictures from the event.

The 15th edition of the Men's Hockey World Cup will feature 16 teams and some of the biggest superstars in the sport, competing for the coveted title of world champion.

 

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the FIH Hockey World Cup in presence of Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at Barabati stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday, Jan 11. Pic: IANS

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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and CM Naveen Patnaik. Pic: https://twitter.com/sports_odisha

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Bollywood Actor Ranveer Singh performs during the opening ceremony of FIH Hockey World Cup at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Wednesday, Jan 11. Pic: IANS

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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Fireworks lit up the night sky in Cuttack. Pic: https://twitter.com/sports_odisha

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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Disha Patani enthralled the crowd present at the Barabati Stadium with her mesmerizing performance during celebrations. Pic: https://twitter.com/sports_odisha 

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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Blackswan's dynamic dance performance added a zinger to the lively night. Pic: https://twitter.com/sports_odisha

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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Music maestro Pritam and the ensemble took the celebrations to a whole new level. Pic:https://twitter.com/sports_odisha

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FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with Bollywood actor Disha Patani, who will perform at the inaugural ceremony of FIH Men''s Hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar. Pic: PTI

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