Bhubaneswar-based Hero Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC celebrated its first Foundation Day via video conferencing today. The Club was founded on 31st August 2019 and had finished sixth on the points table in their maiden appearance in the ISL.

Sumit Pandey, OSD, Special Projects, Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha and Avijit Paul, Joint Secretary, Football Association of Odisha (FAO) graced the online celebrations.

Club President Rohan Sharma presided over the meeting in which many staff from various departments of the club were also present including Head Coach Stuart Baxter, Indian Assistant Coach Steven Dias, Head of Football Operations Abhik Chatterjee, Club Director Ashok Bajaj, Head of Finance Ajit Panda and Head of Sales and Marketing Mayank Sharma.

Odisha FC and India international star Vinit Rai and Local lad Shubham Sarangi were also present during the online meet and spoke about their one-year journey with OFC and their aims and aspirations for the upcoming season. Some members of the club fan group - The Juggernauts were also present during the online session.