Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium (Kollam)
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| Former names | Corporation Stadium |
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| Location | QAC, Kollam, India |
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| Owner | Corporation of Kollam |
| Operator | Corporation of Kollam |
| Capacity | 30,000[1] |
| Field size | 44mX20.8m |
| Surface | Grass |
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| 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.
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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 |
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| 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
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