The successful hosting of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships-2017 here at Kalinga Stadium has prompted national and international bodies of many more sports disciplines explore possibility of staging international meets at state capital Bhubaneswar. Obviously, they are seeking the help and support of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who, in recent times, showing immense love for sports.
Rugby India Board of Directors and Officials from World Rugby and Asia Rugby called on the Chief Minister at his residence today to discuss the road ahead for rugby in the state. According to sources Odisha Rugby Football Association (ORFA), the theme of discussion included staging of the Women’s Asian Rugby Championship and developing international-standard infrastructure for rugby in Bhubaneswar.