Tehmas Khan Football Stadium Explained

Tehmas Khan Football Stadium
Native Name:طہماس خان فٹ بال اسٹیڈیم
Native Name Lang:Urdu
Address:Shahi Bagh, Faqirabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Location:Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Coordinates:34.0193°N 71.5766°W
Type:Grass
Owner:District Government Peshawar
Cost:Rs. 15 million
Seating Type:6000
Capacity:6000

Tehmas Khan Football Stadium (sometimes called Tamas Khan Football Ground) is a historic football ground located at Faqeerabad, Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1]

Overview

The stadium is located near the historic Shahi Bagh, adjacent to Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium and Peshawar Gymkhana Ground.[2] [3] [4] It is popular among footballers and football tournaments are regularly staged here.[5] [6] [7] [8] The stadium seats 6,000 spectators.[9]

The 28th edition of National Football Challenge Cup was held here from 19 July to 4 August 2019.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Govt to double allocation for sports. Newspaper. the. 2011-05-29. DAWN.COM. 2018-11-12. en-US.
  2. News: The Shahi Bagh The Express Tribune. 2014-09-25. The Express Tribune. 2018-11-12. en-US.
  3. News: Rulers plundered national exchequer: Siraj. 2016-01-18. The Nation. 2018-11-12. en-US.
  4. News: ANP chief warns against changing corridor route. 2018-11-12. en.
  5. News: NBP KP Inter-District Soccer: Charsadda, Peshawar Red advance to next round Business Recorder. 2018-11-09. Business Recorder. 2018-11-12. en-US.
  6. News: Charsadda Stun Peshawar White In 13th KP NBP Inter-District Football - UrduPoint. UrduPoint. 2018-11-12. en-US.
  7. Web site: Peshawar Red Enters Into Semi-final In 13th NBP Inter-District Soccer. www.pakistanpoint.com. 2018-11-12.
  8. News: 13th NBP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inter-District Men Football from Nov 5. 2018-10-29. Associated Press Of Pakistan. 2018-11-12. en-US.
  9. Web site: Asia Pakistan Insider Page 162. pakistaninsiders.wordpress.com. en. 2018-11-12.
  10. Web site: PFF National Challenge Football Cup From July 19. urdupoint.com. en. 2019-07-13.