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.[1]
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.[2]
A football club from Jaipur, AU Rajasthan FC borrowed the stadium for their I-League 2nd division matches.[3]Now it is owned by Govt of Rajasthan which uses it for various purposes.[4][5]
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