Archive · 30 Jul 2026
NHM Director Inspects Jharsuguda Hockey Stadium
A health mission director named Brundha D visited a new hockey field in Jharsuguda, a town in Odisha, India.
He looked at the new turf and talked with the local hockey club about how well the sport is growing there.
The club said they have many young players and good coaching, but they need more space, like a gallery and a small turf field, to host bigger games.
Brundha liked the club’s work and said the visit will help build better facilities.
This will make Jharsuguda a stronger place for hockey in the future.
NHM Odisha Director Brundha D inspected the H Katapali hockey stadium in Jharsuguda.
He praised the Hockey Association of Jharsuguda for promoting grassroots hockey.
Hockey Association of Odisha vice‑president Jeeban Mohanty highlighted rapid growth, tournaments, coaching and player achievements.
The need for a gallery and a 5‑a‑side turf field was emphasized to host state and national games.
The inspection is expected to accelerate infrastructure development and strengthen Jharsuguda’s status as an emerging hockey hub.
- Who
- NHM Odisha Director Brundha D and Hockey Association of Jharsuguda officials
- What
- Inspection of the H Katapali hockey stadium and discussion of infrastructure upgrades
- When
- Tuesday (date unspecified)
- Where
- H Katapali hockey stadium, Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India
- Why
- To assess sports infrastructure and promote hockey development
- Inspector
- NHM Odisha Director Brundha D
- Facility inspected
- H Katapali hockey stadium
- Location
- Jharsuguda district, Odisha, India
- Key stakeholders
- Hockey Association of Jharsuguda, Hockey Association of Odisha vice‑president Jeeban Mohanty
- Development needs
- Gallery and 5‑a‑side turf field