Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium Explained

Umaid Singh Stadium
Capacity:20,000
Scoreboard:Yes
Operator:Government of Rajasthan
Surface:Grass
Owner:Rajasthan Government
Opened:1932
Built:1932
Location:Jodhpur, India
Fullname:Maharaja Shri Umaid Singh Stadium
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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stadium. Umaid Singh. Umaid Singh Stadium. Dainik Bhaskar.
  2. Web site: जोधपुर में खेलों को लेकर सुदृढ़ प्लान बनेगा, कलेक्टर ने किया स्टेडियम का दौरा. 2021-08-06. ETV Bharat News. en.
  3. Web site: Umaid Singh Stadium, home to Rajasthan FC - Football Ground Map. 2021-08-06. www.footballgroundmap.com.
  4. Web site: Diwas. Yog. Yoga in Umaid Stadt.
  5. Web site: 2017-01-23. जोधपुर के उम्मेद स्टेडियम में हुईं राज्य स्तरीय गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह की तैयारियां पूरी. 2021-08-06. News18 Hindi. hi.