Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Odisha government has signed a three-year, ₹15 crore sponsorship deal for the Indian national kho kho team, aiming to promote and enhance the visibility of the indigenous sport. Funded by the Odisha Mining Corporation, the initiative will focus on team development, infrastructure improvement, and global participation. With this strategic move, Odisha is demonstrating its commitment to supporting sports development, following the success of its previous sports initiatives, such as its partnership with Indian hockey. This sponsorship is expected to raise the profile of kho kho both nationally and internationally.