Kishore Bharati Krirangan Explained

Kishore Bharati Stadium
কিশোর ভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গন
Location:Santoshpur, Kolkata, Kolkata
Opened:2024 (renovated)
Publictransit: Jyotirindra Nath Nandi
Owner:Department of Public Works (West Bengal)
Operator:Indian Football Association
Surface:Grass
Capacity:12,000[1]
Tenants:Mohammedan SC
Calcutta Football League
Nickname:Mukundapur Stadium

Kishore Bharati Krirangan (commonly known as Mukundapur Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal.[2] [3] used mainly for football matches. The capacity of the stadium is 12,000 and the size of the sports complex is 13 acres. The stadium plays host to Mohammedan SC's non-derby Indian Super League matches and lower division Calcutta Football League matches.[4] It has occasionally hosted Calcutta Premier Division matches.[5] Sports meets of different schools are also held here.[6]

History

Kishore Bharati Stadium was reopened on 7 February 2021 after a brief renovation by the Government of West Bengal. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated it ahead of the 2020–21 I-League. The stadium hosted its first domestic league match between Gokulam Kerala FC and Real Kashmir on the same day.[7]

A few years ago the stadium was used as the home ground of Tollygunge Agragami for Calcutta Football League matches.[8]

Location

The stadium is located beside E.M. Bypass in the Survey Park area (Purba Diganta) of Santoshpur, Kolkata.[9]

Facilities

The stadium is equipped with several facilities, a La Liga football academy, and can be used for football and athletic events.

A modern underground drainage system is present in the stadium. It has practice grounds for cricket and football. There is a 100-seater dormitory accommodation facility present below the galleries. It has facilities to host seminars, conferences and meetings.[10] A swimming pool complex is present beside the stadium.[11] A martial arts training centre also operates on the premises.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stadiums in India. worldstadiums.com. 2013-04-14. 24 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110924095432/http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/india.shtml. live.
  2. News: Sharma. Amitabha Das. Durand Cup 2022: More teams, multi-city format. 20 July 2022. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. The Hindu. 19 July 2022. 20 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220720060106/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/durand-cup-2022-teams-groups-format-multi-city/article65659310.ece. Kolkata.
  3. Web site: In the last matchday of the I-League season, teams compete for improved Super Cup qualifying ranking. Veronica. Tarafdar. footballexpress.in. Football Express India. 30 March 2023. 13 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407041622/https://footballexpress.in/in-the-last-matchday-of-the-i-league-season-teams-compete-for-improved-super-cup-qualifying-ranking/. 7 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Mohammedan SC Venue . indiansuperleague.com.
  5. Web site: Football stadium without a goal. The Telegraph (Calcutta). 2009-06-28. 2013-04-14. 9 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140109143714/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110628/jsp/calcutta/story_14152943.jsp. dead.
  6. Web site: Solemn salute to student saviours. The Telegraph (Calcutta). 2013-07-11. 9 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140109140700/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050201/asp/calcutta/story_4319885.asp. dead.
  7. Web site: দর্শকদের জন্য খুলে গেল স্টেডিয়াম, উদ্বোধন করলেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়. Anandabazarpatrika.com. 15 February 2021. 15 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210215220308/https://www.anandabazar.com/sports/west-bengal-chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-inaugurates-kishore-bharati-stadium-dgtl/cid/1265586. live.
  8. Web site: আই লিগের ম্যাচে উদ্বোধন হতে চলেছে কিশোর ভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গনের. amraikhabor.com. 15 February 2021.
  9. Web site: Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. soccernetindia.net. 2013-04-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20120424050535/http://www.soccernetindia.net/stadium_brief.php?stnm=Kishore%20Bharati%20Krirangan,%20Kolkata&stdtl=std_kishorebharati.inc. 24 April 2012. dead.
  10. Web site: Kishore Bharti Krirangan. india9.com. 2013-04-14. 13 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613094908/https://www.india9.com/i9show/Kishore-Bharti-Krirangan-45824.htm. live.
  11. Web site: Lessons on saving lives. The Telegraph (Calcutta). 2009-04-28. 2013-04-14. 9 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140109143710/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090428/jsp/calcutta/story_10886979.jsp. dead.

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