The closing ceremony of Malyagiri Hockey Cup 2021 was held here where local MLA Mukesh Pal joined as chief guest among other dignitaries. In the final match between Malyagiri Club, Pallahara and Neheru Hockey Club, Deogarh, the Malyagiri Club emerged winner.
While scribe Raghunandan Acharya joined as chief speaker, tehsildar Lambodar Marandi, block chairman Naba Naik, senior advocate Manasranjan Bhanja, Bishnu Prasad Das, Khirodri Behera, Narendr Bhukta and Father Siril were present as guests of honor.
Four hockey teams i.e Sabarpali, Prabhasuni, and Neheru Hockey Club Karadapal of Deogarh district and Malyagiri Hockey team Pallahara participated in the one-day hockey tournament. Bikash Ekka and Sunil Barla performed as referees. Malyagiri team received the seal from chief guest MLA Pal.