- Bogambara Stadium
infobox stadium
stadium_name = Bogambara Stadium
nickname =
location =Kandy ,Sri Lanka
broke_ground = 1897
opened =
owner = Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka
operator =
surface = Grass
dimensions =
construction_cost =(1972)
(Renovated into Stadium)
architect =
tenants =
St.Anthony’s College (Rugby)
Dharmaraja College (Rugby)
Kingswood College (Rugby)
Trinity College (Rugby)Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's (1999-2008)Bogambara Stadium is one of the oldest grounds in the country. It is a multi-use stadium in
Kandy ,Sri Lanka . It is currently used mostly for Rugby matches and hosts the games of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's.Early History
Bogambara Stadium was not only used for sports, it was also used for national games like elle, bahu, thattu, gudu etc.Bogambara Stadium was converted from a lake to a playing field in the year 1897. At one time it was the site for carnivals, games circuses and gymkhana activities and evan an execution ground during the British occupation.
ports
Bogambara Stadium serves as a venue for various sports ranging from Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Netball, Basketball, softball, and cricket.
tadium Development
Bogambara Stadium was renovated into a stadium in 1972, thanks to the Special Commissionership of late M.B. Samarakoon and E.W. Balasuriya the famous sports promoter for helping to do lot of good things with generous donations. In 1998, Anurudha Ratwatte, the former deputy defence minister was instrumental in converting the Bogambara stadium into a international standard stadium. It was re-developed under the patronage of the municipal council and presently the Sports Ministry owns the premises. The ground fees are on the higher side and the less afluent football and hockey clubs are finding it difficult to keep the game alive.
Major Events
*Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's
References
(2006) "Tikiri enthusiastic in promoting sports" Colombo: The Morning Leader [http://www.themorningleader.lk/20061227/Sports.html]
External links
* [http://www.themorningleader.lk/20061227/Sports.html The Morning Leader]
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