Indian Hockey Team’s Sponsors

Odisha to sponsor Indian hockey teams

Question: Which of the following states government has recently decided to sponsor the Indian men’s and women’s hockey team?
(a) Punjab
(b) Karnataka
(c) Odisha
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (c)
Related Facts

  • On February 15th, 2018, the Odisha government decided to sponsor the Indian men’s and women’s hockey team.
  • This announcement is made by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
  • Odisha Government will sponsor the team for next five years.
  • For the first time any initiative of this kind has been started by a state government.
  • On this occasion, the Chief Minister also unveiled the team’s New Jersey which has the logo of the Government of Odisha.
  • It is noteworthy that Odisha is regarded as the cradle of hockey and has produced greats like Dilip Tirkey, Ignace Tirkey and Lazarus Barla in the past.
  • In the current Indian team, players such as Birendra Lakra, Amit Rohidas, Dipsan Tirkey and Namita Toppo are from Odisha.
  • Hockey World Cup will be held in Odisha in November-December this year.

Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/top-stories/odisha-to-sponsor-indian-hockey-teams-for-next-five-years/articleshow/62931034.cms
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/hockey/odisha-government-to-sponsor-india-hockey-teams-for-5-years-5065470/