Jorhat Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Jorhat Stadium
Fullname:Jorhat Stadium
Location:Jorhat, Assam
Coordinates:26.755°N 94.2069°W
Opened:1950
Renovated:2014
Owner:Jorhat District Sports Association
Surface:Grass
Construction Cost: 6 crore
Tenants:Jorhat Town Club
Seating Capacity:12,000

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 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 and run by Jorhat District Sports Association.[4]

The stadium hosts 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. The Assam State Premier League team Jorhat Town Club uses the stadium as their home ground.[6] In 2022, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the development projects of Jorhat Stadium at par with that of international one.[7]

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  1. http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story159446/first-modern-sports-stadium-under-construction-in-jorhat.html First modern sports stadium under construction in Jorhat
  2. http://www.jorhatonline.in/city-guide/sports-in-jorhat Jorhat online
  3. Web site: Sports in Jorhat. 27 February 2022. jorhatonline.in.
  4. Web site: Centenary Celebration Of Jorhat Stadium From April 2. 26 November 2022. thehillstimes.in.
  5. Web site: ATPA Shield football from November 8. 22 August 2021. assamtribune.com.
  6. Web site: Sports Venues. 17 September 2022. assam.gov.in.
  7. Web site: CM announces plan to develop Jorhat Stadium, setting up Amrit Udayan. 20 July 2023. sentinelassam.com.