Cuttack: The inaugural ceremony of the Hockey World Cup has kicked off at Barabati Stadium right here amid a colourful programme.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera and Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey launched mega occasion amid a gallery-full audiences and hockey lovers.

The CM welcomed all of the company and thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central Government for steady assist in organizing the good occasion.

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur additionally praised the State authorities for internet hosting the Hockey World Cup for a second time. He stated that it was probably the most magnificent occasion in Odisha. No matter what number of World Cups are held, Odisha is the massive one, he added.

The particular attraction of the occasion is music and dance reveals of Ollywood and Bollywood stars. Bollywood actor Ranbir Singh and actress Disha Patani dominated the present with their spectacular efficiency through the grand celebration. Bollywood music director Pritam and Black Swan Group have additionally added color to the mega programme.

Artiste like Aruna Mohanty, Smiti Mishra, Prince Dance Group, Rituraj Mohanty and Ollywood star couple Sabyasachi-Archita additionally stole the present by their scintilating efficiency.