Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik released commemorative postage stamp on Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup at the State Secretariat here on Wednesday.
The stamps aim at commemorating the 14th edition of the World Cup in the state, which will kick start this evening . Belgium will lock horn with Canada while India will face South Africa in the first day of the mega global event.
“I would like to thank the Postal Department for producing this beautiful stamp at the time of the Hockey World Cup,” the Chief Minister said.
Yesterday, the Chief Minister declared the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 open at iconic Kalinga stadium here in a glittering ceremony amidst fireworks and lighting.
CM @Naveen_Odisha declared #HWC2018 open at a spectacular #OdishaHockeyWCInauguration ceremony in #KalingaStadium. He welcomed all the 16 teams, delegates, officials and hockey fans to #Bhubaneswar to enjoy the 18-day hockey carnival with #Odisha’s warmth and hospitality. pic.twitter.com/SYMdhKlqCB
— CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) November 28, 2018
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