Bangalore Hockey Stadium
Bangalore Hockey Stadium, also known as KSHA Hockey Stadium, is a field hockey stadium at Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the home of the Karnataka Lions of the World Series Hockey. It has a seating 7,000 capacity of people.
KSHA Hockey Stadium | |
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| Full name | Karnataka State Hockey Association Hockey Stadium |
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| Location | Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Owner | Karnataka State Hockey Association |
| Capacity | 7,000 |
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| Renovated | 2011 |
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| World Series Hockey | |
The stadium hosted seven home matches of Karnataka Lions in World Series Hockey. It will also host the first semi-final of World Series Hockey in 2012.
History
Akkithimmanhalli lake was breached in the 1970s as part of a Malaria Eradication Drive and the Hockey stadium constructed in its place.
References
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