Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Turf Work at Jharsuguda Hockey Stadium Halfway Done
Work on laying a new turf at a hockey stadium in Jharsuguda is halfway done.
The government and local hockey association are working together to finish it by March.
They are also planning to host a big girls' hockey competition and have sent a request to build a special hockey hostel.
Many schools in the area are getting hockey equipment, and lots of kids from Jharsuguda have been playing in big hockey games.
This is all to help more boys and girls in the area play and love hockey.
Turf installation at Jharsuguda's hockey stadium is 50% complete, with completion expected by March.
The 2nd All-India 5-a-side Sub-Junior Girls’ Competition is scheduled for March.
A request for a Khelo India hockey hostel in Jharsuguda has been sent to the Department of Sports.
Hockey equipment has been provided to 15 schools in the district, with more to receive in January.
480 players from Jharsuguda have participated in district-level competitions, with many representing the state.
- Who
- State government, district administration, District Hockey Association, and local officials
- What
- Installation of astro-turf at the hockey stadium in Hansamura Katapali
- When
- Completion expected before March
- Where
- Hansamura Katapali, Jharsuguda
- Why
- To develop hockey in Jharsuguda and host upcoming competitions
- Location
- Hansamura Katapali, Jharsuguda
- Completion Target
- March
- Upcoming Event
- 2nd All-India 5-a-side Sub-Junior Girls’ Competition in March
- Hockey Hostel Request
- Sent to Department of Sports
- Schools Receiving Equipment
- 15 schools in Jharsuguda
- Participants in District-Level Competition
- 480 players in the last four years
- State-Level Participants
- 40 schools and colleges
- State Representation
- 2 girls and 3 boys in 2023-2024