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Jorhat Stadium

Jorhat Stadium

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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]

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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. [1]
    First modern sports stadium under construction in Jorhat Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine
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    Jorhat online
  3. [3]
    "Sports in Jorhat". jorhatonline.in. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
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    "Centenary Celebration Of Jorhat Stadium From April 2". thehillstimes.in. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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    "ATPA Shield football from November 8". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
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    "Sports Venues". assam.gov.in. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
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    "CM announces plan to develop Jorhat Stadium, setting up Amrit Udayan". sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.


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