DESCRIPTION:
*     Altogether 16 teams, including two from Odisha, would compete in this championship.
*     Hockey Odisha are placed in Pool A, along with Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Manipur Hockey and Hockey Patiala.
*     Hockey Odisha have been enjoying absolute supremacy in this championship, winning title five times in a row since the inception of the tournament.
*     Hockey Gangpur-Odisha are placed in Pool C, along with Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Delhi Hockey.

MATCH SCHEDULE OF ODISHA TEAMS:
May 14: Hockey Odisha vs Utter Pradesh Hckey
May 15: Hockey Odisha vs Manipur Hockey
May 16: Hockey Gangpur-Odisha vs Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy
May 17: Hockey Odisha vs Hockey Patiala
May 18: Hockey Gangpur-Odisha vs Hockey Andhra Pradesh
May 19: Hockey Gangpur-Odisha vs Delhi Hockey