The two most popular sports of Kochi are cricket and football. The Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium and the Regional Sports Centre are the two main sporting hubs. And for those who play golf there’s Bolgatty Island.
Regional Sports Centre
A multipurpose sports centre sprawling over four acres in Kadavanthara at the heart of Kochi, the Regional Sports Centre has facilities to play cricket, badminton, tennis, table tennis, swimming, basketball and billiards. The multipurpose indoor stadium there has space for 12 badminton courts and can seat 10,000 people. International and national games have been held here. It is also used for exhibitions, car shows and weddings.
Regional Sports Centre, Elamkulam Road, Kadavanthra P.O.,tel: (0484) 2204068, 2205071, 2206504
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium
Built in 1996, it has a capacity of 60,000 spectators and hosts international cricket and football matches. Located in Kaloor in Kochi, the stadium is also used for exhibitions, rallies and cinema events. It is equipped with night lights.
Bolgatty Island has a 16-hole golf course for those who want to tee off.
