Bhubaneswar,October 28: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup-2018 in his Mann Ki Baat today.

“Chief Minister @Naveen_Odisha thanks Prime Minister @narendramodi for highlighting #HWC2018 in #Bhubaneswar & the #Odisha’s rich culture & places of tourist attraction, in today’s #MannKiBaat. CM reiterates that entire Odisha is waiting to welcome the world,” said the CMO Odisha on its Twitter handle.

While addressing the entire nation today during his Mann Ki Baat, the PM advised sport lovers to attend the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup-2018 scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium here from November 28 to December 16 and cheer the teams.

Besides, he suggested them to explore Odisha during their visit to the state for witnessing the mega sporting event by visiting various tourist spots and holy places.

“I convey my best wishes to our Men’s Hockey Team for this tournament and assure them that 125 crore Indians are supporting them. I also convey my wishes to all the teams from around the world coming to participate in the tournament,” he said.