Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium – Kochi

Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, locally known as Kaloor International Stadium, is an international stadium in Kochi, Kerala. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 spectators making it the third largest stadium in India after the Eden Gardens and Salt Lake Stadium, both in Kolkata. The stadium was built in 1996 by the Government of Kerala with Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA). Originally constructed as a football stadium, it has played host to a number of international cricket and football matches. The extensive grounds of the stadium serve as venue for important exhibitions, cinema events and political rallies in the city.…