Jorhat Stadium
Jorhat Stadium is a multi-purpose 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 Abani Mohan Choudhury. The stadium is venue for cricket and football tournaments. The first Ranji Trophy match in Assam was held at Jorhat Stadium in 1949/50.[4]
| Full name | Jorhat Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Jorhat, Assam |
| Coordinates | 26°45′18″N 94°12′25″E |
| Owner | Jorhat District Sports Association |
| Capacity | 12,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1950 |
| Renovated | 2014 |
| Construction cost | ₹ 6 crore |
| Tenants | |
| Jorhat Town Club | |
The stadium hosts coveted ATPA Shield, the biggest attraction of football in Jorhat, involving top clubs from Northeast and rest of the country.[5] The tournament was first held at this stadium in 1960. It is the home ground of local professional football club Jorhat Town Club that play in Assam State Premier League.[6]
References
- First modern sports stadium under construction in Jorhat Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
- Jorhat online
- "Sports in Jorhat". jorhatonline.in. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- "Centenary Celebration Of Jorhat Stadium From April 2". thehillstimes.in. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- "ATPA Shield football from November 8". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- "Sports Venues". assam.gov.in. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
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