ORGANISED BY: Hockey Punjab, under the auspices of Hockey India

DESCRIPTION:
*     A total of 12 teams, including Odisha, will compete in Division-A, the top of the three divisions.
*     Teams will play league matches in four pools and the top two teams from each pool will qualify for quarterfinals.
*     Odisha has been placed in Pool-D, along with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
*     Odisha will meet Karnataka on August 17 and Andhra Pradesh on August 18.
*     Quarterfinals will take place on August 20, followed by semifinals on August 21 and the 3rd/4th place as well as the final matches on August 23.
*     Teams finishing 11th and 12th will be relegated to Division-B.
*     Hockey Association of Odisha is yet to announce the State team.