A thrilling hockey match between the Paradip Port Team and the Chatrapur Team was the highlight of the day, where Paradip Port Team emerged victorious with a 3–1 win.
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Authorities of Paradip Port, Odisha’s lone major port, celebrated 100 years of Indian Hockey and announced the establishment of a new hockey stadium at Paradip Port town, reaffirming the port’s commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent.
A thrilling hockey match between the Paradip Port Team and the Chatrapur Team was the highlight of the day, where Paradip Port Team emerged victorious with a 3–1 win.
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The event was graced by port chairman P. L. Haranadh as the Chief Guest, and Himansu Sekhar Rout, Chief Engineer, Paradip Port Authority, as the Guest of Honour.
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Outstanding contributors to Indian hockey were also felicitated on this occasion.
Miss Namita Toppo, Olympian and international player, was felicitated with a Rs 25,000 cash award while Miss Rashmita Minz, national player, was conferred a Rs 25,000 cash award.
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