Jorhat Stadium
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| Full name | Jorhat Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Jorhat, Assam |
| Coordinates | 26°45′18″N 94°12′25″E / 26.75500°N 94.20694°E |
| Owner | |
| Capacity | 12,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1950 |
| Renovated | 2014 |
| Construction cost | ₹ 6 crore |
| Tenants | |
| Jorhat Town Club | |
Jorhat Stadium is a multi-purposed stadium located in Jorhat, Assam.[1][2] This is the oldest stadium of Assam with the capacity of 12,000 spectators.[3] It has earthen galleries which were designed by late . The stadium is venue for cricket and football tournaments. The first Ranji Trophy match in Assam was held at Jorhat Stadium in 1949/50.
The prestigious major tournament A.T.P.A. Shield is the biggest attraction of football in Jorhat, with top teams from the Northeast and rest of country.[4] The tournament was first held at this stadium in 1960. Jorhat Stadium is home to local professional football club that play in Assam State Premier League.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ First modern sports stadium under construction in Jorhat Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Johat online
- ^ "Sports in Jorhat". jorhatonline.in. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "ATPA Shield football from November 8". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ Assam Premier League
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