Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey inaugurated a photo exhibition titled 'Dilip Tirkey and the Spirit of Hockey in Odisha' at Odisha State Museum on Wednesday.

Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said that the Hockey India League is vital and that the Odisha government will continue to sponsor it until 2036.

"The first round of Hockey India League is being held in Chennai and Ranchi, and the final round in Bhubaneswar. The league is vital. I hope that it will be very good. Odisha government is continuing the sponsorship till 2036," Dilp Tirkey said.

Speaking to ANI, Odisha Cricket Association President Pankaj Lochan Mohanty said, "Photographer Samin Qureshi has done this exhibition. This will be an inspiration to other hoc...