Kishore Bharati Krirangan
Mukundapur Stadium | |
 The stadium on a matchday ofI-Leaguein 2021 | |
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| Location | Santoshpur, Kolkata,Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 22°29′39″N88°23′40″E/ 22.4942°N 88.3945°E |
| Public transit |  Jyotirindra Nath Nandi |
| Owner | Department of Public Works (West Bengal) |
| Operator | Indian Football Association |
| Capacity | 12,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 2024 (renovated) |
| Tenants | |
| Mohammedan SC Calcutta Football League | |
Kishore Bharati Krirangan(commonly known as bothMukundapur StadiumandMukundapur Stadium) is amulti-purpose stadiuminKolkata,West Bengal.[2][3]used mainly forfootballmatches. The capacity of the stadium is 12,000 and the size of the sports complex is 13 acres. The stadium plays host toMohammedan SC's non-derbyIndian Super Leaguematches and lower division Calcutta Football League matches.[4]It has occasionally hostedCalcutta Premier Divisionmatches.[1][5]Sports meetsof different schools are also held here.[6]
History
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Kishore Bharati Stadium was reopened on 7 February 2021 after a brief renovation by theGovernment of West Bengal.Chief ministerMamata Banerjeeinaugurated it ahead of the2020–21 I-League.The stadium hosted its first domestic league match betweenGokulam Kerala FCandReal Kashmiron the same day.[7]
A few years ago the stadium was used as the home ground ofTollygunge AgragamiforCalcutta Football Leaguematches.[8]
Location
[edit]The stadium is located besideE.M. Bypassin theSurvey Parkarea (Purba Diganta) ofSantoshpur, Kolkata.[9]
Facilities
[edit]The stadium is equipped with several facilities, aLa Ligafootball academy, and can be used forfootballand athletic events.
A modern underground drainage system is present in the stadium. It has practice grounds for cricket and football. There is a 100-seater dormitory accommodation facility present below the galleries. It has facilities to host seminars, conferences and meetings.[10]A swimming pool complex is present beside the stadium.[11]A martial arts training centre also operates on the premises.[5]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^"Mohammedan SC Venue".indiansuperleague.com.
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- ^"Solemn salute to student saviours".The Telegraph (Calcutta).Archived fromthe originalon 9 January 2014.Retrieved11 July2013.
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- ^"আই লিগের ম্যাচে উদ্বোধন হতে চলেছে কিশোর ভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গনের".amraikhabor.com.Retrieved15 February2021.
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- ^"Lessons on saving lives".The Telegraph (Calcutta).28 April 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 9 January 2014.Retrieved14 April2013.
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