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| image = Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.jpg
| image = Paljor Stadium, Gangtok.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Interior of the stadium
| caption = View of the stadium
| owner = [[Sikkim Football Association]]
| owner = [[Sikkim Football Association]]
| broke_ground = 1939
| broke_ground = 1939
| opened = 1943
| opened = 1943
| expanded = April 2001–22 September 2005
| expanded = April 2001– September 2005
| renovated = 2022
| location = [[Gangtok]], [[Sikkim]]
| location = [[Gangtok]], [[Sikkim]]
| coordinates =
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| construction_cost =
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| capacity = 30,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Paljor Stadium|accessdate=18 August 2017|publisher=soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/venues/india/paljor-stadium/v8748/}}</ref>
| capacity = 30,000<ref>{{cite web|title=Paljor Stadium|accessdate=18 August 2017|publisher=soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/venues/india/paljor-stadium/v8748/}}</ref>
| tenants = [[Sikkim Premier League]]<ref>{{cite news |title=PREMIER DIVISION S-LEAGUE 2019: KUMAR SPORTING FC 2–2 UNICORN FC AND SIKKIM AAKRAMAN FC 5–0 UNITED SIKKIM FC |url=https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=3113 |access-date=8 July 2020 |work=Goalie365 |date=31 August 2019}}</ref> <br/> Sikkim B Division (sometimes) <br/> Sikkim C Division (sometimes) <br/> [[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]]
| tenants = [[Sikkim Premier Division League|SFA A-Division S-League]]<ref>{{cite news |title=PREMIER DIVISION S-LEAGUE 2019: KUMAR SPORTING FC 2–2 UNICORN FC AND SIKKIM AAKRAMAN FC 5–0 UNITED SIKKIM FC |url=https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=3113 |access-date=8 July 2020 |work=Goalie365 |date=31 August 2019}}</ref> <br/> [[Sikkim Premier League]] <br/> Sikkim B Division <br/> Sikkim C Division <br/> [[Sikkim Gold Cup]] <br/> Independence Cup <br/> [[Sikkim Women's Super League]] <br/> [[Sikkim football team]] <br/> Sikkim women's football team
}}
}}


'''Paljor Stadium''' (also spelled '''Palzor Stadium''') is a [[association football|football]] [[stadium]] located in [[Gangtok]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Nilesh|last=Bhattacharya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|title=Bhaichung Bhutia launches United Sikkim in new avatar|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 October 2021|date=23 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121065938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|archive-date=21 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/united-sikkim-fc-pull-off-spectacular-win-crucial-sikkim-premier-league-match.html|title=United Sikkim FC pull off spectacular win in crucial Sikkim Premier League match|last=NE NOW NEWS|first=11:14 am|date=19 August 2018|access-date=15 April 2022|website=nenow.in|publisher=North East Now|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415142201/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/united-sikkim-fc-pull-off-spectacular-win-crucial-sikkim-premier-league-match.html|archive-date=15 April 2022}}</ref> [[Sikkim]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=USFC concludes training for Kalinga Cup & 2nd Div I-League|url=http://isikkim.com/2011-12-usfc-concludes-training-for-kalinga-cup-2nd-div-i-league-31-03/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120131918/http://isikkim.com/2011-12-usfc-concludes-training-for-kalinga-cup-2nd-div-i-league-31-03/|archive-date=20 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sikkim Aakraman F.C. Sikkim Premier Division League Champions|url=http://sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=6530&SectionID=2|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=The Sikkim Express|date=26 September 2017|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927145752/http://sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=6530&SectionID=2|archive-date=27 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The stadium is currently home to [[Sikkim Premier League]] clubs, and sometimes also hosts lower division games.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goalie365|title=Sikkim Football Association released the fixture for 2018 Sikkim Premier Division League at football house in Gangtok.|url=http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2315/Sikkim%20Premier%20Division%20League%202018%20fixtures%20announced|publisher=Goalie365|access-date=16 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TENZING TSHEPEL DOUBLE HAND SIKKIM AAKRAMAN FC CRUCIAL THREE POINTS|url=https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=1413|access-date=8 July 2020|publisher=Goalie365|website=www.goalie365.com|date=16 September 2017|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711080035/https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=1413|url-status=dead}}</ref> It holds 30,000 people. After hosting of the [[I-League]] and the [[I-League 2]], the stadium also hosts matches of lower local divisions and the [[Sikkim Gold Cup|Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]].<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india2020.html India 2019/20: Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]. ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 3 October 2021.</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Aritra|last=Chowdhury|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/kolkata/msc-confident-ahead-of-gold-cup-final-vs-sikkim-himalayan-fc/amp_articleshow/72011202.cms|title=MSC confident ahead of Gold Cup final vs Sikkim Himalayan FC|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 November 2019|access-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216195452/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/msc-confident-ahead-of-gold-cup-final-vs-sikkim-himalayan-fc/articleshow/72011202.cms|archive-date=17 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/39th_sikkim_governors_gold_cup_2019/sikkim_gold_cup_final.html|title=39th SIKKIM GOVERNOR'S GOLD CUP 2019 SEMI-FINALS AND FINAL|website=Kolkatafootball.com|access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
'''Paljor Stadium''' (also spelled '''Palzor Stadium''') is a [[association football|football]] [[stadium]] located in [[Gangtok]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Nilesh|last=Bhattacharya|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|title=Bhaichung Bhutia launches United Sikkim in new avatar|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=8 October 2021|date=23 March 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121065938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/bhutia-launches-united-sikkim-club-in-new-avatar/articleshow/7763137.cms?from=mdr|archive-date=21 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/united-sikkim-fc-pull-off-spectacular-win-crucial-sikkim-premier-league-match.html|title=United Sikkim FC pull off spectacular win in crucial Sikkim Premier League match|last=NE NOW NEWS|first=11:14 am|date=19 August 2018|access-date=15 April 2022|website=nenow.in|publisher=North East Now|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415142201/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/united-sikkim-fc-pull-off-spectacular-win-crucial-sikkim-premier-league-match.html|archive-date=15 April 2022}}</ref> [[Sikkim]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|title=USFC concludes training for Kalinga Cup & 2nd Div I-League|url=http://isikkim.com/2011-12-usfc-concludes-training-for-kalinga-cup-2nd-div-i-league-31-03/|publisher=iSikkim|access-date=16 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120131918/http://isikkim.com/2011-12-usfc-concludes-training-for-kalinga-cup-2nd-div-i-league-31-03/|archive-date=20 January 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Sikkim Aakraman F.C. Sikkim Premier Division League Champions|url=http://sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=6530&SectionID=2|website=sikkimexpress.com|publisher=The Sikkim Express|date=26 September 2017|access-date=28 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927145752/http://sikkimexpress.com/NewsDetails?ContentID=6530&SectionID=2|archive-date=27 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidesport.in/fpai-awards-2023-bengaluru-fcs-sivasakthi-narayanan-wins-young-player-of-year-mumbai-city-fc-swoop-numerous-awards-check-out/|title=FPAI Awards 2023: Bengaluru FC's Sivasakthi Narayanan wins Young Player of year, Mumbai City FC SWOOP numerous awards – Check Out|date=13 May 2023|access-date=13 May 2023|website=insidesport.in|publisher=Inside Sport India|first=Triyasha|last=Chatterjee|location=Gangtok|archive-date=13 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513162608/https://www.insidesport.in/fpai-awards-2023-bengaluru-fcs-sivasakthi-narayanan-wins-young-player-of-year-mumbai-city-fc-swoop-numerous-awards-check-out/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Goalie365|title=Sikkim Football Association released the fixture for 2018 Sikkim Premier Division League at football house in Gangtok.|url=http://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=2315/Sikkim%20Premier%20Division%20League%202018%20fixtures%20announced|publisher=Goalie365|access-date=16 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=TENZING TSHEPEL DOUBLE HAND SIKKIM AAKRAMAN FC CRUCIAL THREE POINTS|url=https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=1413|access-date=8 July 2020|publisher=Goalie365|website=www.goalie365.com|date=16 September 2017|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711080035/https://www.goalie365.com/show_details.php?article_id=1413|url-status=dead}}</ref> It can host 30,000 spectators. Besides earlier hosting the [[I-League]] and the [[I-League 2]], the stadium also hosts matches of various local divisions and tournaments.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesi/india2020.html India 2019/20: Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup]. ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 3 October 2021.</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Aritra|last=Chowdhury|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/msc-confident-ahead-of-gold-cup-final-vs-sikkim-himalayan-fc/articleshow/72011202.cms|title=MSC confident ahead of Gold Cup final vs Sikkim Himalayan FC|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|publisher=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 November 2019|access-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216195452/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/msc-confident-ahead-of-gold-cup-final-vs-sikkim-himalayan-fc/articleshow/72011202.cms|archive-date=16 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kolkatafootball.com/39th_sikkim_governors_gold_cup_2019/sikkim_gold_cup_final.html|title=39th SIKKIM GOVERNOR'S GOLD CUP 2019 SEMI-FINALS AND FINAL|website=Kolkatafootball.com|access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>


[[File:Paljor Stadium View.jpg|thumb|alt=Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim|Players in training at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok]]
[[File:Paljor Stadium View.jpg|thumb|alt=Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim|Players in training at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok]]

[[File:The students, Army, ITBP and SSB personnel, NCC, NYK, Art of Living and yoga enthusiasts performed the drill guided by Yoga instructor from AYUSH Sikkim, Mr. Jagannath Niroula.jpg|thumb|The stadium during [[yoga]] programme]]
[[File:The students, Army, ITBP and SSB personnel, NCC, NYK, Art of Living and yoga enthusiasts performed the drill guided by Yoga instructor from AYUSH Sikkim, Mr. Jagannath Niroula.jpg|thumb|The stadium during [[yoga]] programme]]


==History==
==History==
===Foundation===
===Foundation===
The Paljor Stadium is popularly known as Polo Ground. [[Chogyal]] named it around 1943 because Britishers and few members of aristocratic family of Sikkim played at the Polo Ground. While tracing the history of Paljor Stadium it is indeed very difficult to ascertain its origin. The old timers recall this flat piece of land being used by the Tibetan traders to station their herds of Sheep en route to the Sikkim and India. Around 1939 one of the Political Officers, Sir [[Basil Gould]] had sanctioned Rs.3000 (approx $75.2634) to the Forest Department and ordered that the grass demonstration farm be set up there. Kikuyu Grass from Africa and Venezuela grass were grown for the soil binding, The whole task was completed in April 1941. Later Paljor Stadium proved to be a major venue of all public meeting including those of Prime ministers and religious leaders. The ground has been hosting the Independence day and republic day celebrations and also all major atheistic events.
[[Chogyal]] nicknamed the stadium around 1943 because [[United Kingdom|Britishers]] and a few members of the aristocratic family of Sikkim played at the [[Polo]] Ground. The old timers recall this flat piece of land being used by the [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]] traders to station their herds of [[sheep]] en route to Sikkim and India. Around 1939 one of the political officers, Sir [[Basil Gould]] had sanctioned Rs.3000 (approx $75.2634) to the forest department and ordered that the grass demonstration farm be set up there. The whole task was completed in April 1941. Later Paljor Stadium proved to be a major venue of all public meetings, including those of Prime ministers and religious leaders.
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===Renovation===
===Renovation===
It was on 24 July 1998 that a High Power state Committee constituted by the government took a decision to upgrade and renovate the existing Paljor Stadium. The project of redesigning and modernizing cost was around {{INR}} 30 Crores, out of which {{INR}} 15.36 Crores was from DONER contribution and remaining from the State coffer. The actual work started off in 2001. The modern look of the stadium was designed by M/S Architect Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata and its execution was assigned to Civil Engineers Enterprise Ltd. Kolkata. Initially the project was scheduled to be completed by March 2004, but owning the additional work the date was shifted to April 2005.
It was on 24 July 1998 that a High power state committee constituted by the government took a decision to upgrade and renovate the existing Paljor Stadium. The project of redesigning and modernizing cost was around {{INR}} 30 Crores, out of which {{INR}} 15.36 Crores was from DONER contribution and remaining from the State coffer. The actual work started off in 2001. The modern look of the stadium was designed by M/S Architect Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata and its execution was assigned to Civil Engineers Enterprise Ltd. [[Kolkata]]. Initially the project was scheduled to be completed by March 2004, but owning the additional work the date was shifted to April 2005.


==Upgradation of the stadium==
==Upgradation of the stadium==
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==See also==
* [[Bhaichung Stadium]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Sports venues in Sikkim]]
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[[Category:United Sikkim FC]]
[[Category:I-League 2nd Division venues]]
[[Category:I-League 2nd Division venues]]
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[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1943]]

Latest revision as of 17:42, 5 November 2024

Paljor Stadium
View of the stadium
Map
LocationGangtok, Sikkim
OwnerSikkim Football Association
Capacity30,000[1]
Field size104 m × 65 m (114 yd × 71 yd)
SurfaceArtificial turf
Construction
Broke ground1939
Opened1943
Renovated2022
ExpandedApril 2001– September 2005
Tenants
SFA A-Division S-League[2]
Sikkim Premier League
Sikkim B Division
Sikkim C Division
Sikkim Gold Cup
Independence Cup
Sikkim Women's Super League
Sikkim football team
Sikkim women's football team

Paljor Stadium (also spelled Palzor Stadium) is a football stadium located in Gangtok,[3][4] Sikkim, India.[5][6][7][8][9] It can host 30,000 spectators. Besides earlier hosting the I-League and the I-League 2, the stadium also hosts matches of various local divisions and tournaments.[10][11][12]

Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim
Players in training at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok
The stadium during yoga programme

History

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Foundation

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Chogyal nicknamed the stadium around 1943 because Britishers and a few members of the aristocratic family of Sikkim played at the Polo Ground. The old timers recall this flat piece of land being used by the Tibetan traders to station their herds of sheep en route to Sikkim and India. Around 1939 one of the political officers, Sir Basil Gould had sanctioned Rs.3000 (approx $75.2634) to the forest department and ordered that the grass demonstration farm be set up there. The whole task was completed in April 1941. Later Paljor Stadium proved to be a major venue of all public meetings, including those of Prime ministers and religious leaders.

Renovation

[edit]

It was on 24 July 1998 that a High power state committee constituted by the government took a decision to upgrade and renovate the existing Paljor Stadium. The project of redesigning and modernizing cost was around ₹ 30 Crores, out of which ₹ 15.36 Crores was from DONER contribution and remaining from the State coffer. The actual work started off in 2001. The modern look of the stadium was designed by M/S Architect Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata and its execution was assigned to Civil Engineers Enterprise Ltd. Kolkata. Initially the project was scheduled to be completed by March 2004, but owning the additional work the date was shifted to April 2005.

Upgradation of the stadium

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The work on the upgradation of Paljor Stadium was started in April 2001 and has been completed and the Stadium has been since handed over to the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs. The Stadium has an estimated sitting capacity of 25,000 spectators and the accumulated cost of construction stands at Rs. 30.70 crores. It has the following facilities:

  • International size turf football field
  • Electronic scoreboard
  • Hostel accommodation
  • Media centre
  • VIP lounge
  • Physiotherapy centre
  • Indoor hall

The ultra-modern Paljor Stadium was inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the President of India on 22 September 2005 in the presence of the Governor of Sikkim and Dr. Pawan Chamling, Chief Minister of Sikkim.

Seats in Paljor Stadium

27°20′03″N 88°36′43″E / 27.334131°N 88.611981°E / 27.334131; 88.611981

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Paljor Stadium". soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  2. ^ "PREMIER DIVISION S-LEAGUE 2019: KUMAR SPORTING FC 2–2 UNICORN FC AND SIKKIM AAKRAMAN FC 5–0 UNITED SIKKIM FC". Goalie365. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  3. ^ Bhattacharya, Nilesh (23 March 2011). "Bhaichung Bhutia launches United Sikkim in new avatar". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  4. ^ NE NOW NEWS, 11:14 am (19 August 2018). "United Sikkim FC pull off spectacular win in crucial Sikkim Premier League match". nenow.in. North East Now. Archived from the original on 15 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "USFC concludes training for Kalinga Cup & 2nd Div I-League". iSikkim. Archived from the original on 20 January 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Sikkim Aakraman F.C. Sikkim Premier Division League Champions". sikkimexpress.com. The Sikkim Express. 26 September 2017. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  7. ^ Chatterjee, Triyasha (13 May 2023). "FPAI Awards 2023: Bengaluru FC's Sivasakthi Narayanan wins Young Player of year, Mumbai City FC SWOOP numerous awards – Check Out". insidesport.in. Gangtok: Inside Sport India. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  8. ^ Goalie365. "Sikkim Football Association released the fixture for 2018 Sikkim Premier Division League at football house in Gangtok". Goalie365. Retrieved 16 July 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "TENZING TSHEPEL DOUBLE HAND SIKKIM AAKRAMAN FC CRUCIAL THREE POINTS". www.goalie365.com. Goalie365. 16 September 2017. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  10. ^ India 2019/20: Sikkim Governor's Gold Cup. RSSSF. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  11. ^ Chowdhury, Aritra (11 November 2019). "MSC confident ahead of Gold Cup final vs Sikkim Himalayan FC". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  12. ^ "39th SIKKIM GOVERNOR'S GOLD CUP 2019 SEMI-FINALS AND FINAL". Kolkatafootball.com. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
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