Pics: Naveen Patnaik meets Ranveer Singh ahead of Hockey World Cup
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met actor Ranveer Singh ahead of the Hockey World Cup opening ceremony this evening. The celebrations are scheduled to take place at Parapati Maidan in Cuttack.
“Delighted to meet popular actor @RanveerOfficial ahead of the #HockeyWorldCup2023 celebrations at Barapati Stadium, Cuttack. I am sure his presence will add a lot of charm to the celebration. Let’s all come together to celebrate the spirit of hockey,” Mr Patnaik tweeted. Office.
The actor gifted a jersey bearing his name to the Chief Minister.
The mega hockey event to be held in Cuttack this evening will be attended by several leaders, including Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of several states.
The World Cup will be held in the two cities of Odisha, Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
It is a pleasure meeting popular actor @RanveerOfficial ahead of #HockeyWorldCup2023 Celebrations at Barabati Stadium, #Cuttack. I am sure his presence will add lot of charm to the celebration. Let’s all join to celebrate the spirit of hockey. #HockeyComesHome.#HWC2023 pic.twitter.com/IksYt5HnhI
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) January 11, 2023
Mr Patnaik had already announced that if India won the World Cup, each player in the team would be paid ₹1 crore.
