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