Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium
The Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium is an international field hockey stadium situated at Rourkela, India. The stadium has been named after the tribal leader, Birsa Munda, who was a famous freedom fighter. With a seating capacity of 20,011 permanent seats, it is officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the largest fully seated hockey arena in the world on January 29, 2023.
Aerial view of the stadium in 2023 | |
| Full name | Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Rourkela, Odisha, India |
| Coordinates | 22°14′43.17″N 84°48′49.2192″E |
| Owner | Government of Odisha |
| Operator | Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS) |
| Capacity | 21,800 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 5 January 2023 |
| Construction cost | ₹260 Crore ($31 million) |
| Tenants | |
| India men's national field hockey team | |
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