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SRK to add Hockey Jubilation in Odisha,Grace Men’s World Cup Opening Ceremony

Bhubaneswar:Bollywood Badshah,Superstar Shah Rukh Khan known for his Superhit Performance as Coach of Women Hockey Team in Movie ‘Chak De India’  responded to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s tweet, inviting him to the opening ceremony of Men’s Hockey World Cup in Odisha capital on November 27.

Taking to his Twitter handle the actor confirmed his presence at the mega event in a tweet and said he is looking forward to being in Odisha.

The actor, who is a sports enthusiast himself, has urged people to support hockey and Team India. Besides being Bright student in academics, Khan was part of Cricket, Footbal and Hockey teams during school and college years

Hockey player Manpreet Singh asked SRK via Twitter if he would be a part of the hockey tournament and if the actor would support them.

SRK replied saying he would jump at the opportunity. “I wish you and our team the best. Hockey is the pride of India. We will cheer Chak De India! Thank you for thinking of me. #HeartBeatsForHockey

In his reply the Odisha CM said, “Thank you Shah Rukh Khan ji. Appreciate your magnanimity and love for hockey. Your presence will surely enthuse Indian Hockey Team and millions of fans. #Odisha eagerly awaits you and look forward to seeing you cheer at #HockeyWorldCup2018 #OdishaWelcomesSRK

The Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018 is just a few weeks away. While the team is also gearing up for the mega tournament and training in Bhubaneswar, they will also leave for the Asian Champions Trophy on October 14.

Grammy and Academy Award-winning musician A R Rahman has already confirmed his dates for the opening day of the event. He along with musical legend Gulzar are creating the official song of the quadrennial event.

The Chief Minister had earlier lauded Rahman and Gulzar for agreeing to compose the track, ‘Jai Hind , Jai India’.

While the opening ceremony will be held on November 27, the song will be released at the Kalinga Stadium inauguration scheduled for mid October, he had further said.