Odisha chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 'world's largest hockey stadium' in Rourkela

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Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates the world's largest Hockey stick on Puri beach in Odisha, which will host the 2023 hockey World Cup.

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The 20000-capacity Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, which cost about Rs 260 crore in Rourkela, was built in time for the Men’s World Cup

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh performs an aerial act.

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Neeti Mohan was one of the many Indian singers who performed at the ceremony.

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Benny Dayal sings hit number 'Badtameez Dil'.

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Bollywood actress Disha Patani performs during the Hockey World Cup opening ceremony.

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'Blackswan' performs live. Odisha's Shreya Lenka is a member of the K-pop girl group.

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