Bangalore Hockey Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Bangalore Hockey Stadium
Fullname:Karnataka State Hockey Association Hockey Stadium
Nickname:KSHA Hockey Stadium
Location:Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Owner:Karnataka State Hockey Association
Renovated:2011
Seating Capacity:7,000
Tenants:World Series Hockey

Bangalore Hockey Stadium, also known as KSHA Hockey Stadium, is a field hockey stadium at Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the home ground of the Karnataka Lions of the World Series Hockey. It has a seating capacity of 7,000 people.

The stadium hosted seven home matches of Karnataka Lions in World Series Hockey. It will also host the first semi-final of World Series Hockey in 2012.

History

Akkithimmanhalli lake was breached in the 1970s as part of a Malaria Eradication Drive and the Hockey stadium constructed in its place.

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