Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium
Full name | Maharaja Shri Umaid Singh Stadium |
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Location | Jodhpur, India |
Owner | Rajasthan Government |
Operator | Government of Rajasthan |
Capacity | 20,000 |
Acreage | 14,850 m2 (159,800 sq ft) |
Surface | Grass |
Scoreboard | Yes |
Construction | |
Built | 1932 |
Opened | 1932 |
Tenants | |
R-League A Division |
Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium, formerly known as the Umaid Sports Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium situated in the Paota suburb of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.The sports complex is built in 1932 headed by Maharaja of Jodhpur Umaid Singh as a sports ground. It is mostly used for political rallies, cultural activities and sporting events.[1]
History
Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium was built by that time Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1932 as a sports ground. It is the oldest stadium in the city of Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Government announced 2 crore budget to renovate the stadium and make a shooting range. Currently a state level association football academy is running the stadium.[2]
A football club from Jaipur, AU Rajasthan FC borrowed the stadium for their I-League 2nd division matches.[3] Now it is owned by Govt of Rajasthan which uses it for various purposes.[4][5]
References
- ^ Stadium, Umaid Singh. "Umaid Singh Stadium". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "जोधपुर में खेलों को लेकर सुदृढ़ प्लान बनेगा, कलेक्टर ने किया स्टेडियम का दौरा". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Umaid Singh Stadium, home to Rajasthan FC - Football Ground Map". www.footballgroundmap.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Diwas, Yog. "Yoga in Umaid Stadt".
- ^ "जोधपुर के उम्मेद स्टेडियम में हुईं राज्य स्तरीय गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह की तैयारियां पूरी". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 23 January 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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