Jorhat Stadium

{{Short description|Multi-purpose stadium in Jorhat, India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} {{Infobox venue | name = Jorhat Stadium | nickname = | fullname = Jorhat Stadium | logo_image = | image = | location = Jorhat, Assam | coordinates = {{coord|26|45|18|N|94|12|25|E}} | broke_ground = | opened = 1950 | renovated = 2014 | closed = | demolished = | owner = Board of Sports of Assam | operator = Jorhat District Sports Association <br /> Board of Sports of Assam | seating_capacity = 25,000 | surface = Grass | construction_cost = {{INR}} 6 crore | architect = | general_contractor = | tenants = Jorhat Town Club }}

'''Jorhat Stadium''' is a multi-purpose stadium located in Jorhat, Assam.<ref>[http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story159446/first-modern-sports-stadium-under-construction-in-jorhat.html First modern sports stadium under construction in Jorhat] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923172259/http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story159446/first-modern-sports-stadium-under-construction-in-jorhat.html |date=2015-09-23 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.jorhatonline.in/city-guide/sports-in-jorhat Jorhat online]</ref> This is the oldest stadium of Assam, inaugurated in 1950.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jorhatonline.in/guide/sports-in-jorhat|title=Sports in Jorhat|access-date=27 February 2022|work=jorhatonline.in}}</ref> The stadium is a venue for cricket and football tournaments. The first Ranji Trophy match in Assam was held at Jorhat Stadium in 1949–50. The stadium is owned by the Board of Sports of Assam and run by the Jorhat District Sports Association.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dsyw.assam.gov.in/information-services/board-of-sports-of-assam|title= Board of Sports of Assam|access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehillstimes.in/sports/local-sports/centenary-celebration-of-jorhat-stadium-from-april-2|title=Centenary Celebration Of Jorhat Stadium From April 2|access-date=26 November 2022|work=thehillstimes.in}}</ref>

Jorhat Stadium has earthen gallery on the north and east side, designed by late Abani Mohan Choudhury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/facelift-for-jorhat-stadium/cid/620875|title=Facelift for Jorhat stadium|access-date=11 September 2025|work=telegraphindia.com}}</ref> The stadium hosts ATPA Shield, involving top clubs from Northeast India and rest of the country.<ref name="ATPA Shield football from November 8">{{Cite web|url=https://assamtribune.com/atpa-shield-football-from-november-8|title=ATPA Shield football from November 8|access-date=22 August 2021|work=assamtribune.com}}</ref> The tournament was first held at this stadium in 1960. The Assam State Premier League team Jorhat Town Club uses the stadium as their home ground.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://assam.gov.in/citizen/424|title=Sports Venues|access-date=17 September 2022|work=assam.gov.in}}</ref>

==References== * <ref>{{Cite web |title=CM announces plan to develop Jorhat Stadium, setting up Amrit Udayan |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/cm-announces-plan-to-develop-jorhat-stadium-setting-up-amrit-udayan-576595 |access-date=20 July 2023 |website=sentinelassam.com}}</ref> {{reflist}}

== External links == * [http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58194.html ESPNcricinfo] * [https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/1069.html CricketArchive] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160304225159/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100526/jsp/northeast/story_12486986.jsp Jorhat Stadium] * [http://wikimapia.org/1755271/Jorhat-Stadium Wikimapia]

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