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Odisha South African hockey team spend day with children in SOS Village

| Thursday | 6th December, 2018

BHUBANESWAR: It was an exciting and fun-filled day for 250 children at the SOS Children’s village in Khandagiri here on Wednesday as they found members of the South Africa’s national hockey team amidst them. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the team for visiting the village and inspiring our children.” They shared their beautiful experiences with us also listened to many children and asked them about their future plans. The players not only encouraged and motivated them to take up sports but also spent some quality time with the kids, many of whom got their fan-moment.“It was really wonderful for us to spend time with the players of South Africa’s hockey team. Hockey is a game which is energetic, competitive and requires lot of perseverance.

BHUBANESWAR: It was an exciting and fun-filled day for 250 children at the SOS Children’s village in Khandagiri here on Wednesday as they found members of the South Africa’s national hockey team amidst them. The players not only encouraged and motivated them to take up sports but also spent some quality time with the kids, many of whom got their fan-moment.“It was really wonderful for us to spend time with the players of South Africa’s hockey team. The sporting spirit among them is really amazing and inspiring. They shared their beautiful experiences with us also listened to many children and asked them about their future plans. It was a great opportunity for us indeed to meet international players in our village,” said Pushpa Mallick, a class-X student, who performed Odissi dance for the guests.The players danced, sang and also had some playful time with the kids and also gave them tips on hockey and overall sports as a career.“This is a wonderful experience for us and we really appreciate SOS India for the care and love for the children. The mothers are really beautiful as they have been nurturing these kids as their own and taking all care of them,” said South African captain, Tim Drummond.Players of the team Dlungwana Tyson and Ntuli Nqobile did a tango with the kids and enjoyed Odissi performance by the children of the village.In the SOS Children’s Village as many as 250 parentless and abandoned children are staying in a ‘family like’ environment which includes a mother, brothers and sisters, a loving home and a community.Secretary General of SOS Children’s Village, India Anuja Bansal said, “It was a great exposure for the children to meet the players of a game that teaches them how important it is to follow their passion and heart. Hockey is a game which is energetic, competitive and requires lot of perseverance. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the team for visiting the village and inspiring our children.”

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