The Odisha government has decided to further extend its sponsorship for both the Men and Women Indian Hockey Teams (senior and junior) for another ten years from 2023 to 2033. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting presided over by chief minister Naveen Patnaik.
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On that day, the cabinet approved 15 different recommendations offered by several departments. As Odisha has been the official sponsor of both the Men and Women National Hockey Teams since 2018, this support is going to be a significant step towards the growth and development of Hockey in India, chief secretary P K Jena.
Earlier, Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC) had entered into an agreement with Hockey India, after due government approval, for sponsorship of the Indian Hockey Teams (Men/Women, Senior/Junior) for a period of five years from 2018 to 2023. OMC Ltd sought Cabinet approval to extend the agreement based on a request from the President of Hockey India, Jena said, adding that OMC has now committed to sponsor both teams until January 31, 2033, and a total amount of Rs 434.12 crores (excluding applicable taxes) will be released by OMC to Hockey India during this period.
