So, these kinds of important international matches are awarded on the basis of the support extended by the local government," Rijiju said. Odisha government, for the last so many years, has taken tremendous initiatives to encourage various sports disciplines. "Secondly, I am very impressed with the way in which the Odisha government is supporting sports. Rijiju is also elated and impressed over the support given to various sports in the state of Odisha. So, I have come personally to cheer our teams," he said. "As the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, it is my responsibility to ensure that our boys and girls are being encouraged appropriately and are provided with support wherever necessary.
"I am extremely hopeful that this time both men and women will qualify for the Tokyo Olympic," added Rijiju, who visited the city to watch the qualifiers. Hopefully, India will revive its lost glory in hockey," Rijiju told the reporters. "I have come to Bhubaneswar to cheer and encourage both men's and women's teams in the Olympic qualifier match. India's both men's and women's teams will be playing their Tokyo Olympics qualifiers today at the Kalinga stadium against Russia and the USA respectively. Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that he is hopeful that India will revive its lost glory in the world of hockey.
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