Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)


Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
Astroturf Hockey Stadium
Lua error in Module:Mapframe at line 764: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Former namesRanchi Hockey Stadium
LocationRanchi, Jharkhand, India
Coordinates23°23′20″N 85°19′45″E / 23.38889°N 85.32917°E / 23.38889; 85.32917Coordinates: 23°23′20″N 85°19′45″E / 23.38889°N 85.32917°E / 23.38889; 85.32917
OwnerGovernment of Jharkhand
Capacity5,000
Construction
Opened1991
Renovated21 November 2009 (2009-11-21)
Tenants
Ranchi Rhinos (2012–2014)
Ranchi Rays (2015–present)

Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium or Ranchi Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It serves as the home ground for Hockey India League franchise Ranchi Rays.[1][2]

It is located in Morabadi near Ranchi and has a capacity of approximately 5000. This was also the home ground of Hockey India League team Ranchi Rhinos.

Initially built in 1990 then subsequently renovated. It is believedTemplate:By who? to be the newest and best stadium in India. It was inaugurated by then Governor of Jharkhand K Sankaranarayanan as a prelude to the 34th National Games scheduled to be organized in Jharkhand from 21 November 2009.

The stadium was constructed at a cost of around Rs 7 crore. It has a floodlight facility for day and night matches, a huge screen for live telecast of events and an electronic score board. The astro turf has been imported from Germany.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Astroturf Hockey Stadium". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 February 2014. [failed verification]
  2. ↑ "Stadiums in Ranchi". ranchionline.in. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Astroturf Hockey Stadium In Ranchi". realtime.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2014.

External links[edit]


Stub icon

This article about an Indian sports venue is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This field hockey article is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=Birsa_Munda_Hockey_Stadium&oldid=57788"