We fundamentally believe in not only our young players but also the power of using sport to inspire all young people to achieve their ambitions. similarly, driving gender equality is important to us and we are seeking partners that share this vision.
All of our activities must have a positive impact on our communities and having purpose-driven partnerships are a key motivator for the club’s ownership & players.
We are only a year old but are more than holding our own already in India’s top flight league. We are investing for the future and our collective passion to succeed will help us become a championship side.
Odisha FC aims to be the torchbearer in promoting & nurturing young talent & providing them with the opportunity to play at the highest level.
Creating a strong community of fans in Odisha, in India & globally that is cued into the club vision & mission.
To be one of the leading clubs in Asia that is known respected for its affinity towards youth in both the Men’s & Women’s games.
Creating a vibrant & new age brand image that represents the club globally.
The club finished 6th in their debut season, but the broader picture was Odisha had a club of their own in Odisha FC. There was an air about the club, and the people started coming to the Kalinga Stadium to watch their own team play, perform, fight and entertain them on the pitch.
Kalinga land had their own team, how could fans be far behind? A sudden realization over a champions league match between two friends who supported rival teams gave them the belief that the plan for their own team was on, and an Indian football home team will unite them over the game, where European football divided them. This is how Juggernauts were born, the official fan club of Odisha FC. The name is derived from Jagannātha i.e. the “world-lord”, combining jagata (“world”) and natha (“lord”). Juggernaut is also defined as a large powerful force or organization that cannot be stopped, and as a fan club, they want to be the largest supporter group whose voices cannot be stopped.
The Juggernauts not only support the club and the players on the pitch, but they organize various events to unite more people and help society grow. They aim to establish their footprint on the local footballing scenario and manifest their community social responsibilities to connect with more fans.
The Juggernauts battle against the stigma of gender discrimination and attempt to break the barriers and lend support to the Pride movement. Even though they received skeptical responses, it did not stop them from launching the campaign and becoming one of the first fan clubs in India to openly support the Pride campaign and work closely towards integrating sports and the LGBTQ+ community.
Juggernauts not only tackle social issues but also planted 100 trees on their one-year anniversary, a friendly celebration but also a wise technique to tackle climate change. They also organized Odisha's first-ever OMC Tour-de-Ekamra Cyclothon 2020-21 with the idea of promoting health and physical wellness as well as inspiring people to reduce their carbon footprints by taking up cycling as a viable means of commute. The event saw a whopping 750+ participants and is headed for a recurring cycle every year.
