Jorhat Stadium
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| Full name | Jorhat Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Jorhat, Assam |
| Coordinates | 26°45′18″N 94°12′25″E / 26.75500°N 94.20694°E |
| Owner | Jorhat District Sports Association |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Surface | Green |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1950 |
| Renovated | 2014 |
| Construction cost | ₹ 6 crore |
| Tenants | |
| Jorhat Town Club | |
Jorhat Stadium is a multi-purposed stadium located in Jorhat, Assam.[1][2] This is the oldest stadium of Assam. It has Earthen Galleries which were designed by late Abani Mohan Choudhury. The stadium is venue for various cricket and football tournaments. The first Ranji Trophy match in Assam was held at Jorhat stadium in 1949/50.
The prestigious "Assam Tea Planters' Association Shield" (ATPA Shield), is the big attraction of the Jorhat football, with top teams from across over the Northeast. The tournament was first held at this stadium in 1960. Jorhat Stadium is home of Jorhat Town Club in Assam State Premier League.[3]
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