Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium

Umaid Singh Stadium

Interactive map of Umaid Singh Stadium
Full name	Maharaja Shri Umaid Singh Stadium
Location	Jodhpur, India
Owner	Rajasthan Government
Operator	Government of Rajasthan
Capacity	20,000
Acreage	14,850 m2 (159,800 sq ft)
Surface	Grass
Scoreboard	Yes
Construction
Built	1932
Opened	1932
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

1. Stadium, Umaid Singh. "Umaid Singh Stadium". Dainik Bhaskar.
2. "जोधपुर में खेलों को लेकर सुदृढ़ प्लान बनेगा, कलेक्टर ने किया स्टेडियम का दौरा". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
3. "Umaid Singh Stadium, home to Rajasthan FC - Football Ground Map". www.footballgroundmap.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
4. Diwas, Yog. "Yoga in Umaid Stadt".
5. "जोधपुर के उम्मेद स्टेडियम में हुईं राज्य स्तरीय गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह की तैयारियां पूरी". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 23 January 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2021.

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