Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium (Kollam)
| Corporation Stadium | |
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| Former names | Corporation Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | QAC, Kollam, India |
| Coordinates | 8°52′59″N 76°35′56″E / 8.8831°N 76.5990°ECoordinates: 8°52′59″N 76°35′56″E / 8.8831°N 76.5990°E |
| Owner | Corporation of Kollam |
| Operator | Corporation of Kollam |
| Capacity | 30,000[1] |
| Field size | 44mX20.8m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Renovated | 2011 |
The Lal Bahadur Shastri Corporation Stadium is a stadium in Kollam. It hosts football matches and it has recently been renovated. The Sports Authority of India is having a training centre in this stadium.
New flyover Junction near Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Kollam
History
The Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium was established in 1988. The stadium is located at the city centre of Kollam. This is a multipurpose stadium, capable for playing Cricket, Football, Rugby 7s and Athletics. The matting type of pitch is used in this stadium which is very much capable for playing cricket.[2]
Renovations
- Construction of a new pavilion of size 44mX20.8m
- Change room and toilet for players
- Media work station
- VIP rest room
- Repair of Gallery
- Turfing of play area using Mexican grass
- Providing chain link fencing around the play area
Hosted sports and events
The stadium has hosted Ranji Trophy Matches of Kerala in 1979 and 1988.[3] College End and Road End are the end names used during the cricket matches.
| Year | Date | Tournament | Teams Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 3 November | Ranji Trophy 1979/80 | Kerala vs Andhra |
| 1988 | 10 December | Ranji Trophy 1988/89 | Kerala vs Goa |
| 1988 | 17 December | Ranji Trophy 1988/89 | Kerala vs Karnataka |
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.worldofstadiums.com/asia/india/
- ↑ Stadiums in India Espncricinfo.com
- ↑ Stadiums in India KCA-Cricket Archive
External links
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