Deccan Gymkhana Ground
Deccan Gymkhana Ground is a ground in located in Deccan Gymkhana area of Pune, Maharashtra. The Deccan Gymkhana and its grounds were founded in October 1906. The chief founder was Mr. Balkrishna Narayan ( Bandopant) Bhajekar. The ground has a pavilion and can accommodate 500 persons. It has basketball and volleyball courts and a cricket ground along with one gymnasium hall. It also has facilities for swimming, table tennis, billiards, cards and 11 tennis courts. It has one main clubhouse.[1]
| Gymkhana Ground | |
| Location | Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra |
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| Establishment | 1908 |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Owner | Deccan Gymkhana |
| Operator | Deccan Gymkhana |
| Tenants | Maharashtra cricket team Maharashtra Premier League |
| Source: Cricinfo | |
This sports club has hosted Davis Cup matches.[2] This was also the host of Maharashtra Premier League cricket matches.[3] This club also host the NECC ITF International Women's Tournament 2011.[4]
References
- Cricket has been the backbone of development at Deccan Gymkhana.
- About Us
- Maharashtra Premier League
- Mr.B.N.Bhajekar, a staunch supporter of women's rights, was responsible for starting the first women's sports tournaments , which took place in 1920. NECC ITF Women's Tennis Championship
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