Last Update: January 11, 2023, 16:48 IST
Sudarshan Patnaik made 105 feet long hockey stick ahead of FIH Hockey World Cup
Sudarshan Patnaik, known for his globally popular sand art, this time decided to make a 105 feet long hockey stick using 5000 hockey balls. The sand artist used over five tonnes of sand for the sculpture, which also showcases the newly constructed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
When people arrive here at the Biju Patnaik airport, they are sure to be greeted by beautiful sand art depicting the mythologically-significant monuments of the former state.
This time, not only visitors will travel for the most awaited FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World The Cup 2023 can be seen as a sand sculpture at the Bhubaneswar-Rourkela airport, but the world’s largest hockey statue can also be seen on the banks of the Mahanadi river in Cuttack, where the ‘festival’ is scheduled for January 11. Is. Inauguration of mega hockey event starting from 13th January.
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Sudarshan Patnaik, known for his globally popular sand art, this time decided to make a 105 feet long hockey stick using 5000 hockey balls. The sand artist used over five tonnes of sand for the sculpture, which also showcases the newly constructed Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
Having completed this incredible art installation over two days, Sudarshan Patnaik has once again displayed Odisha’s passion for the national sport.
He said, “There is celebration in every village in Odisha where you go because of the World Cup. It is a very special event for the people of Odisha and there is celebration everywhere. Everyone in this beautiful state We wanted to create something unique this time, so we thought of using hockey balls and creating this installation,” Patnaik said in a media release issued by Hockey India.
It took Sudarshan and his team of 15 students two full days to complete the installation and it will be on display till January 11, when thousands of people will throng the Barabati Stadium to catch a glimpse of it. Bollywood Stars will perform in the opening ceremony
“During the last World Cup, we had installed sand art at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium and the art work depicted prominent monuments of Odisha like Konark. This time we have used the installation to welcome all the 16 participating teams to Odisha and we have made 16 national flags in the installation,” said Patnaik, excited about this unique creation.
Notably, Patnaik was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014 for participating in the globally renowned sand art competition. Till date, he has participated in more than 60 international sand art championships as well as festivals.
sand artist has not only represented India In such competitions, he also won many awards for the country. Significantly, the artist uses his creative expression to spread a social message every now and then. He also holds the Guinness Record (2017) for building the tallest sand castle at 48 feet.
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