PCMC Hockey Stadium
PCMC Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Pune, India. It has a seating capacity of 5,000 people. It serves as the home ground of the hockey franchisee based in Pune, Pune Strykers, for World Series Hockey.
| Full name | Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Hockey Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Owner | Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1993 |
| Renovated | 2011 |
| Tenants | |
| World Series Hockey | |
History
Formerly known as Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, PCMC hockey stadium, built in 1993, was the first polygrass stadium of the district. It costed ₹1.15 crore to build this stadium. Women's hockey matches of National Games were held here in 1993.
Major renovations
The stadium has been renovated by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation at a cost of ₹2.75 crore to improve the infrastructure at the stadium. Four high-mast floodlights with a capacity of 1,200 lux have been set up at the stadium. Seven matches of the home side, Pune Strykers, are scheduled in World Series Hockey between 29 February to 2 April. [1]
See also
References
- "Pimpri hockey stadium to get a facelift at 2.75 cr". The Times of India. 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2011.