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Indian sports news wrap, May 2

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FILE PHOTO: Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium.

Guinness Book of World Records certifies Birsa Munda as world’s largest hockey stadium

Uthra Ganesan
An aerial view of fireworks celebration as Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received the certificate of recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, which was adjudged as the world’s largest fully-seated hockey stadium.

Hockey World Cup 2023: India hoping to neutralise counterattacks in South Africa

Aashin Prasad
(File) Indian hockey players during a classification match of the 2023 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup against Japan, at Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

Making hockey relevant, upskilling players, more events: FIH president Ikram lists his priorities

Uthra Ganesan
FIH president Tayyab Ikram’s various previous roles have ensured the Macau-based administrator has a close understanding of various requirements. 

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