Stadiums in Chandigarh
Chandigarh people are great lovers of games and sports. For this reason it fosters a range of stadiums and sports clubs. Apart from being a most sought after tourist destination, ‘The city beautiful’ also holds primacy in the field of sports. Chandigarh is well known t o be the birth place for various athletes and sports person of world acclaim. People in Chandigarh enjoy, play and promote various disciplines of sports.
Various Stadiums in Chandigarh:
Cricket Stadium at Sector 16Address: Sector 16, Chandigarh
Located in sector 16 of Chandigarh, this cricket stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000. Looked after by Haryana Cricket Association, this stadium is the home of cricket in the Union Territory. Cricket stadium at Sector 16 hosted its first ODI match in 1985. This is the stadium where world class players like Kapil Dev, Chetan Sharma started playing cricket during the early days of their career.
Facilities Available- New Changing rooms for competing teams.
- Availability of multi-gym facilities
- Spectator Gallery is there
- Practice Nets
- T.V. Towers
Punjab Cricket Stadium at Mohali
Address: Sector 63, SAS Nagar, Mohali-160059
Established in the year 1993., it was a swamp land in mid 90’s and was turned into India’s best Cricket Stadium. Popularly known as Mohali Stadium, It is located at Mohali, just outside the city of Chandigarh. Having a seating capacity of 30,000 it is the home to Punjab team. Punjab Cricket Association owns and looks after this stadium. Being a venue for world class cricket, Mohali stadium holds a prominent place in international cricket and has witnessed several ODI and Tests matches which can never be forgotten.
Facilities:
- Excellent practice facilities
- Sufficient provision for media
- Spectator friendly
- Specious dressing rooms
- State of the art gymnasium
- 16 – Low level flood lights is its special feature, installed as its lies in close proximity to an Indian Air force base. Due to this high structures are not permitted in the vicinity.
Hockey Stadium in ChandigarhAddress: Sports complex, Sector 42 C, Chandigarh
Hockey stadium in Chandigarh was constructed in the year 1988. It has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. This hockey stadium matches International standards. Punjab and Haryana are the places who have given finest hockey players to India and the world. There one more Hockey stadium at sector 18.
Facilities:- Changing Room
- Coach Room
- Multi-gym is available
Football StadiumAddress: Sector 17, Chandigarh
People in Chandigarh love football. Several local and state level tournaments have been organized here. Seating capacity is not very good. It was constructed in the year 1960.
Facilities:- Multi-gym
- Changing Room
- Availability of two resting rooms
- Best Centre for foot ball training
- Automatic Gun sprinkler system shall be installed very soon by the sports dept.
Golf ClubAddress: Sector 6, Chandigarh
Golf club in Chandigarh was established in the year 1962. It lies to the south of Sukhna lake. It was initially started with the 9 holes but later in 1989 it was expanded to full 18 holes. The Golf Club is lined by thick Mango, Jamun, Eucalyptus, and Kikar Orchads.
Facilities:- Refreshment Café
- Wash Room
- Gym with latest equipment and machines
- Swimming pool
Lawn Tennis StadiumAddress: Sector 10, Chandigarh
Lawn Tennis stadium in Chandigarh has a seating capacity of 7000 spectators. It was the venue for the prestigious Devis cup Semifinals. Other well known tennis courts are in Lake club, Punjab univ., and Chandigarh club.
Facilities:- Fully equipped multi gym
- Well appointed player rooms