Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Jharsuguda Seeks Second Astroturf Hockey Ground
In Jharsuguda, a former official named Pradeep Kumar Sahu visited a hockey stadium where a new astroturf field is being built.
He thinks the district needs a second turf to host big hockey matches.
Sahu talked to other officials about improving the stadium and making a plan for the new turf.
He also checked the office building.
Sahu has been working to grow hockey in Jharsuguda since 2021.
The current turf, near several schools, will be ready soon.
A minister gave hockey equipment to 10 schools in the area.
Former Additional District Magistrate Pradeep Kumar Sahu inspected the ongoing construction of an astroturf field at Jharsuguda Hockey Stadium.
Sahu emphasized the need for a second turf field to host national-level hockey matches in Jharsuguda.
He directed officials to submit a proposal for the second turf and discussed improvements to the stadium's infrastructure.
The current astroturf hockey ground, located near several schools, is expected to be completed next month.
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari provided hockey equipment to 10 schools in the district following Sahu's efforts.
- Who
- Pradeep Kumar Sahu, Amarit Acharya, Jeeban Mohanty, Ashish Kumar Lenka, Suresh Pujari
- What
- Inspection of ongoing astroturf field construction and proposal for a second turf
- When
- Ongoing construction, expected completion next month
- Where
- Jharsuguda Hockey Stadium, Jharsuguda, Odisha
- Why
- To facilitate hosting national level hockey matches and develop the sport in the district
- Location
- Jharsuguda, Odisha
- Current Stadium
- Jharsuguda Hockey Stadium
- Existing Turf Completion
- Expected next month
- Initiator
- Pradeep Kumar Sahu
- District Sports Officer
- Amarit Acharya
- Hockey Association Vice-President
- Jeeban Mohanty
- Revenue Minister
- Suresh Pujari
- Beneficiary Schools
- 10 schools in the district