Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made a thrilling appearance at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday, cheering on Odisha FC as they clashed with Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) at Kalinga Stadium on Sunday.
The Chief Minister interacted with players during the line-up, extending his best wishes to both teams before kick-off.
A football enthusiast himself, the Chief Minister stayed on to watch the climax of this nail-biting clash which ended with a 1-1 scoreline at full-time.
The stadium atmosphere was electric, with fans from both Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant cheering and chanting for their team.
The Chief Minister joined in the vibrant celebration of football adding to the palpable excitement shared by spectators. The presence of ‘people’s CM’ energized fans further.
Expressing his delight on watching home team Odisha FC tackle Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the Chief Minister said, “It was a delightful experience for me to be here at the Kalinga stadium and watch this thrilling match. The energy and enthusiasm of the football fans and spectators added to the excitement. I wish the teams the very best for their matches ahead in the ISL 2024-25.”
“Odisha is working on creating a holistic football ecosystem so a robust talent pathway can be created from our grassroots to the elite. In the coming years, we should see Odisha contributing to the national team”, he added.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia and MLA Babu Singh also attended the event.
