Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on inaugurated a  national-level football tournament, Baji Rout Cup 2022 at Dhenkanal Stadium.

• He also attended the inaugural match of the Baji Rout Cup between Odisha and Mumbai Kenkre FC at the stadium.
• The Union Minister met the two teams during line up and wished them the best.
• Pradhan, a sports enthusiast, there after enjoyed watching the two teams who had kept the audience hooked with their game. The inaugural match of the tournament saw the spectators burst into roars of cheer.