Shri R. Vineel Krishna, IAS
Commissioner-Cum-SecretaryInfrastructure
Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium
RourkelaThe Biju Patnaik Indoor Stadium in Rourkela has 3 indoor badminton court as per World Badminton Federation standard and a 350 spectator seating capacity, making it a perfect facility for shuttlers of the region a and good venue for competitions.The stadium also has a multipurpose outdoor court for Volleyball and Tennis.
Biju Patnaik Weightlifting Hall
BhubaneswarThe Biju Patnaik Weightlifting Hall within the Kalinga Stadium premises has 13 platforms, (12 training and 1 competition) and is equipped with latest equipment. Led by a team of expert coaches and professionals, it is a training hub for the young and promising lifters of the state. It has recently hosted the State Weightlifting Championship.
Kalinga Stadium
BhubaneswarBuilt in 1978, Kalinga Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in the smart city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Situated in the heart of the capital, the stadium has facilities for Athletics, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton Volleyball, Wall Climbing and Swimming.
Kalinga Hockey Stadium
BhubaneswarLocated inside the Kalinga Stadium premises, the blue turf has played the host to plethora of tournaments in the recent past starting from the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup in 2018 to FIH Men’s Pro League in 2020. It was also the home ground of the Bhubaneswar-based HIL team Kalinga Lancers.
Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
CuttackOne of the biggest indoor stadiums of Eastern India, JNIS was the host for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship in 2019, which got Odisha worldwide recognition and appreciation. It was also one of the venues for the first-ever Khelo India University Games in 2020.
Sports Climbing
BhubaneswarOdisha now has one of the best Sports Climbing facilities in the country. This world class sports infrastructure at Kalinga Stadium offers an opportunity for international level climbing. All safety precautions and measures are taken by expert coaches to impart training to the budding climbers.
Swimming Pool at Sambalpur
SambalpurDr Jhasketan Sahu Swimming Pool Complex in the city of Sambalpur has been developed to encourage swimming as a sport among the youth of Western Odisha. The swimming pool is one of the best in the district and is open for all who want to learn swimming by paying the requisite fee. Trained coaches have been engaged to assist beginners.
Multipurpose Indoor Hall Hinjlicut
GanjamThe Indoor Stadium, Hinjilicut, is now among the best indoor sports facility in the State. With 4 badminton courts and spaces for table tennis, yoga, gym, physiotherapy, board games etc. the facility will help in providing quality support to the budding sports persons in the area.
Indoor Hall Chatrapur
GanjamThe Chatrapur Indoor stadium has 3 badminton courts with a table tennis room & a swimming pool. With state of the art facilities inside this new indoor stadium, Chatrapur is all set to become a major sports center for the sports enthusiasts.
Biju Patnaik Swimming Pool
BhubaneswarLocated inside the Kalinga Stadium, the refurbished all-weather, top-of-the-line Biju Patnaik Swimming Pool has been dedicated to the swimmers of the state. It has recently hosted the 61st State Swimming Championship and will host national and global events in future.
Awards
Amit Rohidas
Hockey
(2021)
Pramod Bhagat
Para-Badminton
(2019)
Birendra Lakra
Hockey
(2021)
K.Ravi Kumar
Weightlifting
(2010)
Dutee Chand
Athletics
(2020)
Ignace Tirkey
Hockey
(2009)
Jyoti Sunita Kullu
Hockey
(2007)
Padma Shri Dillip Tirkey
Hockey
(2002)
Rachita Mistri Panda
Athletics
(1998)
Bijaya Kumar Satpathy
Weightlifting
(1982)
Minati Mohapatra
Cycling
(1980)
Events
Khelo India University Games
22-Feb-2020 to 01-Mar-2020 | BhubaneswarThe first edition of the Khelo India University Games was organized by the Govt. of Odisha in association with Sports Authority of India (SAI).
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FIH Pro League
7-Jan-2020 to 25-May-2020 | BhubaneswarThe FIH Pro League is an international field hockey competition organized by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), which replaces the FIH Hockey World League.
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1st Hockey India Junior and Sub-Junior Academy Nationals
17-Mar-2021 to 26-Mar-2021 | BhubaneswarThe first Hockey India Junior and Sub-Junior Academy Nationals were conducted at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar from 17-26 March 2021, which saw the participation of 24 Hockey India affiliated academy teams in both categories.
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61st Odisha State Swimming Championship
25-Sep-2021 to 26-Sep-2021 | BhubaneswarThe 61st Odisha State Swimming Championship held at the world-class Biju Patnaik Swimming Pool Complex within the Kalinga Stadium saw a total of 198 athletes from 16 districts of Odisha competing in 140 events over the two-day meet.
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40th Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2021
22-Sep-2021 to 26-Sep-2021 | BhubaneswarThe 40th edition of the Junior National Kho Kho Championship held from September 22-26, 2021 in Odisha saw more than 600 athletes from 53 teams from different states and union territories vying for the crown in the men’s and women’s category respectively.
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- Sports & Youth Services Department Government of Odisha
- C1,Nayapalli,Bhubaneswar,Odisha
PIN-751012 TEL : +91-674-2390268
