Pritam composed the song for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup-2023, which was launched by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The song, titled ‘Hockey Hai Dil Mera,’ was performed by a group of eleven Odisha singers, including Benny Dayal, Neeti Mohan, Amit Mishra, Antara Mitra, Sreerama Chandra, Nakesh Aziz, Shalmali Kholgade, and Namita Meleka.
“Glad to launch Hockey World Cup 2023 song, which encapsulates the spirit of hockey. The song reflects the vivacious spirit of the game. I am sure it will touch the hearts of sports lovers,” said the Chief Minister in a twitter post.
Notably, Odisha will host the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup-2023 from January 13 to 29 next year at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela.
The mega event’s opening ceremony is scheduled for January 11 at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium.
Hindi film actors Ranveer Singh and Disha Patani and BLACKSWAN, the famous K-Pop brand featuring Odisha’s Shreya Lenka are scheduled to perform on the occasion.
The dance performances were choreographed by Odissi Guru Aruna Mohanty and national award winner Shiamak Davar. According to sources, the event will also feature many local Odia stars and performers.
Source:SE