Hockey World Cup 2023: Ahead of the Men’s Hockey World Cup Odisha government has spent crores of rupees for a complete makeover of Bhubaneswar. But the lack of basic common facilities was exposed after a photojournalist was injured after falling into an open drain in the capital city. Follow Hockey World Cup 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Hockey World Cup 2023: Odisha government’s claims of complete MAKEOVER goes down the drain, South Korean photojournalist falls into an open drain in Bhubaneswar, Check pics
The South Korean photojournalist came to Bhubaneswar to cover the Hockey World Cup. While having a cup of tea at a roadside stall in the Dumduma area, he fell into the open drain. Following the incident, the journalist was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the Odisha Government, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), and other concerned government agencies did not leave any stone unturned to give Bhubaneswar entirely a new look ahead of the Men’s Hockey World Cup.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Odisha government’s claims of complete MAKEOVER goes down the drain, South Korean photojournalist falls into an open drain in Bhubaneswar, Check pics
The roads of the capital city were repaired, Scores of street vendors were evicted, and massive beautification and electrification works were also undertaken. But the incident of a photojournalist from South Korea getting injured after falling into an open drain is certainly a matter of concern.
The 15th edition of the Men’s Hockey World Cup started on Friday, 13th January 2023. The final of the tournament is scheduled for Sunday, 29th January. After all the makeovers for the Men’s Hockey World Cup, it seems that neither government, BMC nor other related agencies have taken any measures to plug such loopholes and prevent mishaps that can even cost anybody’s life.
Hockey World Cup 2023: Odisha government’s claims of complete MAKEOVER goes down the drain, South Korean photojournalist falls into an open drain in Bhubaneswar, Check pics
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