The Ministry of Tribal Affairs reports that the Boys' Hockey Final of the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 was held at the International Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela on November 14th. The event was attended by Shri Ajeet Kumar Shrivastava (Commissioner, National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)), Shri Vipin Kumar (Joint Commissioner, NESTS), and Ms. Rashmi Chaudhary (Assistant Commissioner, NESTS). The event was livestreamed on the official NESTS YouTube channel. The Sports Meet, held from November 11-15 2025 in Rourkela, Sundargarh & Rajgangpur, Odisha, reflects the commitment of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NESTS to sports excellence among tribal students. Release ID: 2190484, Visitor Counter: 863.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: Indian government ministry responsible for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes.
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS): Organization involved in tribal student education, attended the hockey final.
EMRS Sports Meet: National sports event for students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
Rourkela: City in Odisha, India, where the hockey final of the EMRS Sports Meet took place.
Khelo India: Government initiative to promote sports at the grassroots level.
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Shri Ajeet Kumar Shrivastava, Commissioner, National Education Society for Tribal Students
(NESTS), attended the Boys’ Hockey Final of the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 at the
International Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela. Shri Vipin Kumar, Joint Commissioner, and
Ms. Rashmi Chaudhary, Assistant Commissioner, NESTS, were also present during the final match.
The hockey final, held on 14th November at one of the world’s most iconic hockey venues which
hosted the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023, was among the most spirited and high-energy
contests of the event. For tribal students, playing on such a prestigious ground offered an inspiring
and aspirational experience, allowing them to compete where international sporting legends have
performed.
The match witnessed high intensity and exceptional skill, reflecting the growing strength, discipline,
and promise of young hockey players from EMRS schools across the country. The event was
livestreamed on the official NESTS YouTube channel, enabling thousands of students, teachers,
alumni, and supporters nationwide to cheer and celebrate the talent of the participating athletes.Addressing the occasion, the Commissioner expressed pride in all the student athletes, stating that the
National EMRS Sports Meet is an important platform that continues to build confidence, exposure,
and opportunity for tribal youth. He emphasized that such initiatives align with the vision of Hon’ble
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi under the Khelo India movement, which aims to nurture
grassroots sports talent, promote a culture of fitness and participation, and transform India into a
multi-sporting nation.
The Sports Meet stands as a testament to the commitment of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and
NESTS toward fostering sports excellence among tribal students, enabling them to aspire for national
and international success.*******
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