Karachi Parsi Institute (KPI), formerly known as Parsi Gymkhana or Zoroastrian Club, is a multisports club located in
Karachi,
Sindh
Sindh (; ; ur, , ; historically romanized as Sind) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. Located in the southeastern region of the country, Sindh is the third-largest province of Pakistan by land area and the second-largest province ...
, Pakistan.
Established in
1893
Events
January–March
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by
Parsi businessmen to promote education and social development within Karachi's Parsi community, the Karachi Parsi Institute has offered facilities and coaching for various sports, including cricket, football, hockey, tennis, badminton, athletics, and swimming.
Facilities
The complex comprises a recreational hall, swimming pool, pavilion, and sports facilities such as
cricket ground and
billiard room.
History
Soon after its establishment in the 19th century, the KPI became one of the liveliest Social Clubs of the city.
Its cricket ground has also hosted
first-class cricket matches of various seasons. This continued also after independence of Pakistan.
See also
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Punjab Club
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Karachi Gymkhana
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Hindu Gymkhana, Karachi
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Sind Club
The Sind Club is the exclusive members-only club located in Karachi, Sindh
Sindh (; ; ur, , ; historically romanized as Sind) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan. Located in the southeastern region of the country, Sindh is the th ...
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Lahore Gymkhana
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List of India's gentlemen's clubs
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Jahangir Park
Jahangir Park is a public park located in Saddar, Karachi, Pakistan. The park area is 6 acres for which the land was donated by Parsi philanthropist Khan Bahadur Behramjee Jehangirjee Rajkotwala in 1893.
The park also hosted one first-class ...
References
1893 establishments in British India
Cricket grounds in Pakistan
Sports clubs and teams in Pakistan
Saddar Town
Tudor architecture
Gentlemen's clubs in Pakistan
Tourist attractions in Karachi
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