Odisha will host the Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup

Odisha will host the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup

Question: Which of the following State will host the Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Odisha
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Maharashtra
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • Odisha will host the Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium.
  • The tournament will be held from 24 November to 5 December 2021.
  • Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, unveiled the logo and the trophy for the event.
  • 16 nations will participate in this event including India.
  • Remaining 15 nations are Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Africa, Egypt, Belgium, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, USA, Canada, Chile and Argentina.
  • Extra Facts:
  • The Governor of Odisha is Ganeshi Lal.
  • 96th Constitutional Amendment Act substituted the word Oriya by the word Odia.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/hockey/odisha-to-host-fih-hockey-men-junior-world-cup-bhubaneshwar-2021-india-news-updates/article36633580.ece