Important Stadiums in Odisha
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Major Multi-Sport Important Stadiums in Odisha
1. Kalinga Stadium
- Location: Bhubaneswar
- Established: 1978, renovated in 2017
- Capacity: 15,000
- Facilities:
- Synthetic athletic track
- Two FIFA standard football fields
- Olympic-standard swimming pool
- Tennis complex
- Hockey training center
- Significance:
- Hosted 2017 Asian Athletics Championships
- Venue for Hockey World Cup 2018 and 2023
- Home ground for Odisha FC (ISL)
- Regular venue for international hockey matches
2. Barabati Stadium
- Location: Cuttack
- Established: 1958
- Capacity: 45,000
- Facilities:
- Cricket ground with floodlights
- Practice pitches
- Indoor training facility
- Significance:
- Odisha’s oldest and largest stadium
- Regular venue for international cricket (ODI, T20)
- Hosted numerous India vs Australia, England, West Indies matches
- Home ground for Odisha Cricket Team
3. KIIT Stadium
- Location: Bhubaneswar (KIIT University campus)
- Established: 2007
- Capacity: 15,000
- Facilities:
- Synthetic athletic track
- Multi-purpose sports facilities
- Swimming complex
- Significance:
- Hosted 2017 Asian Athletics Championships (along with Kalinga Stadium)
- Venue for University Games
Specialized Sports Facilities
4. Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
- Location: Rourkela
- Established: 2023
- Capacity: 20,000
- Facilities:
- World-class hockey turf
- Floodlights for night matches
- Player facilities meeting Olympic standards
- Significance:
- World’s largest hockey stadium
- Co-hosted the 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup
- First world-class sports facility in tribal region of Odisha
5. Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
- Location: Cuttack
- Established: 1991
- Capacity: 5,000
- Facilities:
- Badminton courts
- Table tennis arena
- Basketball court
- Volleyball facility
- Significance:
- Hosted National Games events
- Regular venue for state and national championships
6. East Coast Railway Stadium
- Location: Bhubaneswar
- Capacity: 10,000
- Facilities:
- Football ground
- Athletic track
- Cricket pitch
- Significance:
- Hosts divisional and inter-railway tournaments
- Venue for local football leagues
7. Baramunda Sports Complex
- Location: Bhubaneswar
- Facilities:
- Football ground
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Significance:
- Training facility for state teams
- Venue for school and college tournaments
Upcoming/Recently Developed
8. Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium
- Location: Rourkela
- Established: Prior facility upgraded in 2022
- Facilities:
- International standard hockey turf
- Training facilities
- Significance:
- Named after former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik
- Secondary venue for hockey in Rourkela
9. Chandan Hajuri Stadium
- Location: Cuttack
- Facilities:
- Football ground
- Athletic facilities
- Significance:
- Hosts local and district level tournaments
- Training facility for young athletes
10. Berhampur Stadium
- Location: Berhampur
- Capacity: 15,000
- Facilities:
- Multi-purpose sports ground
- Athletic track
- Significance:
- Major sports facility in southern Odisha
- Hosts district and state-level competitions
Odisha has significantly invested in sports infrastructure over the past decade, particularly in hockey facilities, establishing itself as India’s hockey hub. The state has successfully hosted multiple international sporting events, especially after the comprehensive renovation of Kalinga Stadium and the construction of the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
Why These Stadiums Matter for Exams
These stadiums aren’t just places for sports—they’re part of Odisha’s pride and history. For exams like OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, Odisha Police, CT, and BEd, GK questions often ask about famous places or sports in Odisha. Knowing these names, locations, and facts can give you an edge!
