On the Independence Day, the Sports and Youth Services Department in partnership with Hockey India, premiered the documentary film ‘India’s Game’, a compelling account of a sports team that united the nation and ignited the flame of national pride.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the premiere held at the Convention Centre of the Lok Seva Bhawan, here. He also felicitated the hockey legends and hockey historians for their contribution to hockey.
The film was made based on the original idea of 5T Secretary VK Pandian to document the role of hockey in Indian nationalism. It is created by Level Films UK.
The premiere was attended by hockey legends Gurbux Singh, Harbinder Singh and also current Indian hockey stars Rani Rampal, Manpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas as well as Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey among several other international hockey players from the State.
Also, Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, Secretary Sports and Youth Services Vineel Krishna attended the premiere. The documentary can be viewed on: https://youtube.com/@HockeyIndiaMedia and https://www.youtube.com/@SportsOdisha