Naveen Patnaik

BHUBANESWAR: Dana Reizniece Ozola, FIDE management board deputy chair and Latvia's former minister of finance & economics, had a discussion with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to promote chess and commended the state's initiatives in nurturing young chess talent.

Patnaik and Reizniece-Ozola emphasized the need to popularize chess as a mind-sport and its immense potential to empower the youth intellectually and emotionally.

Jan 06, 2020 18:01
BHUBANESWAR: With a vision to promote culture and excellence in competitive sports, the first edition of Khelo India University Games was announced Monday by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Nov 03, 2019 17:11
BHUBANESWAR: The International Hockey Federation Saturday officially honoured Naveen Patnaik with the prestigious FIH President’s Award in recognition for the Odisha Chief Minister's contribution to the sticks game in particular and sports as a whole. 
Jul 23, 2019 16:07
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday said his government was keen to promote Table Tennis in the state. “The state government, among other sports, is keen to promote TT in the state,” PTI quotes Patnaik as having said while addressing participants of the 21 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship, which ended in Cuttack last evening.
Nov 24, 2018 16:11
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Friday released the official Men's Hockey World Cup anthem ‘Jai Hind’ composed by renowned music director and composer A.R. Rahman and penned by veteran lyricist Gulzar, IANS reports. The anthem reflects sports, unity and inspiration. Rahman told IANS that the song has been shot in Odisha, Mumbai, Chennai and other parts of the country.
Nov 06, 2018 15:11
MUMBAI: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik bagged the International Hockey Federation (FIH) President's Award on Monday in New Delhi on 1 November, ANI reports. Patnaik, an ardent sports lover, was recognised for promoting hockey and his government's incredible efforts in bringing the Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup to Bhubaneswar. The marquee event is slated to begin on 28 November.
Sep 05, 2018 16:09
BHUBANESWAR: State chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday unveiled the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup trophy and kicked off the state-wide trophy tour to create a buzz around the showpiece event. The tour will cover all districts and blocks with the state government drawing up an elaborate plan to ensure maximum reach and visibility among the people over next two months.
Aug 28, 2018 15:08
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a cash award of Rs 15 million to Indian sprint queen Dutee Chand on winning the Silver medal in the 100m event at 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
Feb 15, 2018 14:02
NEW DELHI: The Odisha government on Thursday announced that the state will sponsor the national hockey teams - men's and women's - for the next five years. This is the first time that a state will sponsor a national hockey team.
Nov 30, 2017 14:11
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday unveiled the logo and the mascot for the Hockey Men’s World Cup-2018 at the Kalinga Stadium here, ahead of the Hockey World League (HFL) finals in the presence of the India hockey team.