Nehru Maidan or Central Maidan is a multi purpose ground in
Mangalore
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Karnataka
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, India. This ground is situated in heart of the city
Hampankatta. The ground is mainly used for organizing matches of
football,
cricket
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and other sports. Also known for many public events organized here such as political rallies, religious festivals, exhibitions.
Nehru Maidan was named after the first
India
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Prime Minister
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (; ; ; 14 November 1889 – 27 May 1964) was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist, social democrat—
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Nehru Maidan is an important venue hosting domestic tournaments and many inter-school and collegiate tournaments. The Mangalore Sports Club (MSC) is a popular organisation in the city and has been elected as the institutional member for the Mangalore Zone of the
Karnataka State Cricket Association
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(KSCA) which is situated in Nehru Maidan.
Dakshina Kannada Football Association (DKDFA), annually organizes the "Independence Day cup" on the occasion of
Independence Day at Nehru Maidan. Various schools and colleges from across
Dakshina Kannada,
Udupi
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Kodagu
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districts will be participating and the matches are conducted under seven categories.
Sports Events
* Independence Day cup football
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Indian Premiere league - Fan park
Other Events
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Independence Day and
Republic Day
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Parade
* Nehru Maidan's
Ganesh Utsav
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References
Sport in Mangalore
Football venues in Karnataka
Year of establishment missing
Cricket grounds in Karnataka
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