Bangalore Hockey Stadium, also known as KSHA Hockey Stadium, is a
field hockey
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stadium at
Akkithimmanahalli,
Bangalore, Karnataka
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, 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
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History
Akkithimmanhalli lake was breached in the 1970s as part of a Malaria Eradication Drive and the Hockey stadium constructed in its place.
References
External links
Hockey in BangaloreLake By Chance
Field hockey venues in India
Sports venues in Bengaluru
Year of establishment missing
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