Bangalore Hockey Stadium

{{short description|Field hockey stadium in Karnataka, India}}

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{{Infobox stadium

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| stadium_name = Bangalore Hockey Stadium

| fullname = Karnataka State Hockey Association Hockey Stadium

| nickname = KSHA Hockey Stadium

| location = Akkithimmanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

| owner = Karnataka State Hockey Association

| built =

| renovated = 2011

| seating_capacity = 7,000

| tenants = World Series Hockey

| dimensions =

}}

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

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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