Jorhat Stadium

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.

Jorhat Stadium
Full nameJorhat Stadium
LocationJorhat, Assam
Coordinates26°45′18″N 94°12′25″E
OwnerJorhat District Sports Association
Capacity25,000
SurfaceGreen
Construction
Opened1950
Renovated2014
Construction cost 6 crore
Tenants
Jorhat Town Club

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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