FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023: Grand Opening Ceremony Held At Barabati Stadium | See Pics

The FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 was inaugurated by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium in Odisha on Wednesday. (Picture Credit: ABP News)

Odisha CM Patnaik gave the inaugural address at the opening ceremony of the Hockey World Cup which is being held in the eastern state of India for the second successive time. (Picture Credit: ABP News)

Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Disha Patani were the showstoppers of the evening as they enthralled the audience with their performances. (Picture Credit: ABP News)

BLACKSWAN, a global girl music group, and local artists also performed at the event. (Picture Credit: ABP News)

50,000 people were reportedly present at the venue to watch the opening ceremony of the marquee event. (Picture Credit: Twitter/@sports_odisha)

As the fireworks of this inaugural event of this sporting extravaganza lit up the night sky in Cuttack, it put a sparkle in the eyes of every member of the audience. (Picture Credit: ABP News)

The incredible show was a dazzling sight to see, and will be a sight to remember. (Picture Credit: ABP News)