Sargodha Hockey Stadium

Stadium in Pakistan

Sargodha Astroturf Hockey Stadium

سرگودھا آسٹروٹرف ہاکی سٹیڈیم

Location| Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates| 32°04′02″N 72°39′27″E﻿ / ﻿32.067146897404726°N 72.65745076416255°E﻿ / 32.067146897404726; 72.65745076416255
Owner| Government of Pakistan
Surface| AstroTurf
Opened| 11 March 2013; 11 years ago (2013-03-11)

Sargodha Astroturf Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It is primarily used for hosting hockey matches. It was inaugurated on 11 March 2013 and was inaugurated by then Minister of State for Water and Power Tasneem Ahmed Qureshi.[2]

Sargodha Hockey Stadium is home to Sargodha District Hockey Team and provides a reliable platform for youngsters.[3][4] The stadium is located at a walking distance from the renowned Mela Mandi Ground.

## Tournaments

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### All Punjab Archery Championship 2019

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All Punjab Archery Championship 2019 was held in Sargodha Astroturf Hockey Stadium. This championship was won by the team of Faisalabad Division. Sargodha Division team secured second position in the event. This event was organized by the Punjab Sports department. Then Commissioner of Sargodha Division, Zafar Iqbal was chief guest who gave away prizes among the players.[5]

### All Punjab Archery Championship 2020

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All Punjab Archery Championship 2020 was held in Sargodha Astroturf Hockey Stadium in August 2020.[6]

### All Pakistan Benazir Shaheed Hockey Tournament

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All Pakistan Benazir Shaheed Hockey Tournament 2013 was held in Sargodha Astroturf Hockey Stadium.[2]

## Trials

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Every year, trials are held at Sargodha Astroturf Hockey Stadium for the selection of district hockey team. The selected candidates are also able to participate in Inter District Hockey tournament.[7]

## See also

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* Sargodha Cricket Stadium
* Mela Mandi Ground

## References

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1. ^ "Sports Board Punjab". Sports Board Punjab. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
2. ^ a b "Astroturf stadium opens in Sargodha". The Nation. 11 March 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020.
3. ^ "A group photo of players with officials during Inter Collegiate Boys Hockey Tournament at Astroturf Hockey Stadium". Associated Press of Pakistan. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
4. ^ "A view of hockey match playing between Government Degree College Chandni Chowk and Superior College Sargodha teams during Inter Collegiate Hockey Championship at Astroturf Hockey Stadium". Associated Press of Pakistan. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
5. ^ "Faisalabad division wins All Punjab Archery Tournament. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
6. ^ "Punjab Cup Open Archery Championship 2020 - Khilari". www.khilari.com.pk. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
7. ^ Maqsood, Fawad (25 January 2019). "Trials for Hockey team selection". Business Recorder. Retrieved 13 July 2022.