The Hockey World Trophy has reached Chhattisgarh on Saturday. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel unveiled the trophy at the welcoming ceremony held at his residence. Chief minister extended his best wishes to India for victory in the upcoming world cup event.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister felicitated the international players of Chhattisgarh who made special contributions in the field of hockey.

The nationwide trophy tour was launched in Bhubaneswar on December 5 and the prestigious trophy is making rounds across 16 states of the country with Chhattisgarh as the last stop.
After Raipur, this trophy will return back to Bhubaneswar, the venue of the World Cup.

The FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 will be organized in Odisha from 13 to 29 January 2023. This competition will be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.