In an exclusive interview to India Today in Rourkela, Dilip Tirkey, president, Hockey India, former captain of the national team and three-time Olympian, talks about why Odisha, particularly Sundargarh district, is passionate about hockey, and the state government’s initiatives to promote the sport

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey; (Photo: Chandradeep Kumar)

Q. What do you think about the Birsa Munda Hockey Sta­­dium in Rourkela?