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Bangalore Hockey Stadium

Coordinates: 12°57′42″N 77°36′02″E / 12.961684°N 77.600642°E / 12.961684; 77.600642
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Bangalore Hockey Stadium
KSHA Hockey Stadium
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Full nameKarnataka State Hockey Association Hockey Stadium
LocationAkkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
OwnerKarnataka State Hockey Association
Capacity7,000
Construction
Renovated2011
Tenants
World Series Hockey

Bangalore Hockey Stadium, also known as KSHA Hockey Stadium, is a field hockey stadium at Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the home ground of the Karnataka Lions of the World Series Hockey. It has a seating capacity of 7,000 people.

The stadium hosted seven home matches of Karnataka Lions in World Series Hockey. It will also host the first semi-final of World Series Hockey in 2012.

History

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Akkithimmanhalli lake was breached in the 1970s as part of a Malaria Eradication Drive and the Hockey stadium constructed in its place.

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12°57′42″N 77°36′02″E / 12.961684°N 77.600642°E / 12.961684; 77.600642