Nishan Jyoti Mohanty from Odisha has been nominated for officiating as umpire in the Major Dhyanchand Memorial All India Hockey Tournament 2017 by Hockey India. The tournament is going to be held at Seoni, Madhya Pradesh from January 14 to 19.
I am proud to be a part of representing in such a prestigious tournament from Odisha. Pratap Satapathy, General Secretary Hockey Odisha has congratulated me being the first Odia Umpire for my nomination to such tournament.
The tournament is considered one of the oldest and prestigious B Grade Hockey tournaments of India. Presently working as Office Superintendent in East Coast Railway, Rail Sadan here.