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For decades, Odisha was considered as one of India’s most backward states. But under the leadership of Naveen Patnaik, it has made huge strides in every sphere, from human-development indices and disaster management to becoming the role model for India’s future sporting programme. This book, co-authored by Boria Majumdar, one of India’s best known sports scholars and commentators, and Vineel Krishna, Secretary Sports for the Government of Odisha, is an attempt to make sense of that transformation, especially in the sporting space. It is a tale of what can happen when a wealth of untapped talent is harnessed by proper administration and planning, and the creation of state-of-the-art infrastructure. It is the story of how a state stepped in at the last minute to stage a major event, and how its success turned into a springboard for future endeavours. It documents the sea change that has been witnessed in the past half-decade, with the creation of world-class stadia, high-performance centres and hostels to house the most talented kids from the relatively under-developed regions of the state. It’s also testament to the resilience and determination of the athletes, many of whom have overcome colossal odds to shine on the world stage. Most of all though, it’s a story of hope – of what can happen when a government prioritises its people and recognises the power of sport to bring about lasting and positive social change.
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For decades, Odisha was considered as one of India’s most backward states. But under the leadership of Naveen Patnaik, it has made huge strides in every sphere, from human-development indices and disaster management to becoming the role model for India’s future sporting programme. This book, co-authored by Boria Majumdar, one of India’s best known sports scholars and commentators, and Vineel Krishna, Secretary Sports for the Government of Odisha, is an attempt to make sense of that transformation, especially in the sporting space. It is a tale of what can happen when a wealth of untapped talent is harnessed by proper administration and planning, and the creation of state-of-the-art infrastructure. It is the story of how a state stepped in at the last minute to stage a major event, and how its success turned into a springboard for future endeavours. It documents the sea change that has been witnessed in the past half-decade, with the creation of world-class stadia, high-performance centres and hostels to house the most talented kids from the relatively under-developed regions of the state. It’s also testament to the resilience and determination of the athletes, many of whom have overcome colossal odds to shine on the world stage. Most of all though, it’s a story of hope – of what can happen when a government prioritises its people and recognises the power of sport to bring about lasting and positive social change.
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Boria Majumdar is one of India’s leading sports scholars and commentators. He has been covering sports for well over two decades and has taught across the world in the UK, US and Australia. He is also the founder and Editor in Chief of RevSportz, a multi-sport digital-first platform. His work has been translated into many languages and he is also the Editor of the best-known sports journals Sport in Society and Soccer and Society. He has authored multiple books with Simon and Schuster India in the past.
Vineel Krishna Ravella is an IAS officer in Odisha cadre. He is currently serving as Special Secretary to Chief Minister and Secretary, Sports and Youth Services Dept. He is a graduate from IIT Madras and awarded fellowships at Stanford University and London School of Economics. He has wide experience working in the tribal areas and tackling serious Maoist issues and resolving communal problems. He has worked in the mining sector, urban development, disaster management, district administration, internal security, rural development, Forest and environmental management. He has worked in the Government of India as Private Secretary to Union Cabinet Minister and also in the UNDP. His dedicated efforts in realising the vision of Hon’ble Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has helped Odisha become a leading sports hub in the country.
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