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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium

Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium, formerly known as the Umaid Sports Stadium, is a multipurpose stadium situated in the Paota suburb of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.The sports complex is built in 1932 headed by Maharaja of Jodhpur Umaid Singh as a sports ground. It is mostly used for political rallies, cultural activities and sporting events.

History

Maharaja Umaid Singh Stadium was built by that time Maharaja Umaid Singh in 1932 as a sports ground. It is the oldest stadium in the city of Jodhpur.

Rajasthan Government announced 2 crore budget to renovate the stadium and make a shooting range. Currently a state level association football academy is running the stadium.

A football club from Jaipur, AU Rajasthan FC borrowed the stadium for their I-League 2nd division matches. Now it is owned by Govt of Rajasthan which uses it for various purposes.

References

  1. ^ Stadium, Umaid Singh. "Umaid Singh Stadium". Dainik Bhaskar.
  2. ^ "जोधपुर में खेलों को लेकर सुदृढ़ प्लान बनेगा, कलेक्टर ने किया स्टेडियम का दौरा". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Umaid Singh Stadium, home to Rajasthan FC - Football Ground Map". www.footballgroundmap.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  4. ^ Diwas, Yog. "Yoga in Umaid Stadt".
  5. ^ "जोधपुर के उम्मेद स्टेडियम में हुईं राज्य स्तरीय गणतंत्र दिवस समारोह की तैयारियां पूरी". News18 Hindi (in Hindi). 23 January 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2021.

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