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BJD slams State government for Hockey India’s notice to downgrade Odisha’s status

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BJD slams State government for Hockey India’s notice to downgrade Odisha’s status
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BJD criticised Odisha government for its alleged neglect towards hockey for which a show-cause had been issued by Hockey India to Odisha Hockey Association questioning why Odisha Hockey’s status should not be changed from Permanent Member to Associate Member. File image for representation
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BJD criticised Odisha government for its alleged neglect towards hockey for which a show-cause had been issued by Hockey India to Odisha Hockey Association questioning why Odisha Hockey’s status should not be changed from Permanent Member to Associate Member. File image for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hockey Association of Odisha (HAO) faces the risk of losing its Permanent Member status in Hockey India (HI) after being issued a show-cause notice over the absence of elected representatives at the helm of district-level units, which are instead being managed by bureaucrats.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) reacted sharply, calling it a fall from Odisha’s position as a national sponsor of hockey to the brink of losing its permanent membership in the sport’s governing body.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 12, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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