Fatehpur is a city
located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies between two major
rivers - Ganga River and Yamuna River. This is among a few oldest cities in the
state. Fatehpur was known as Antardesh i.e. fertile region between two rivers
and Madhyadesh i.e. central region.
The city has a great
historic importance. Places to visit in Fatehpur are antiquarian Shivrajpur,
Renh, Kjuha, Bindki, Tenduli, Bawni tamarind, Bhitura, Hthgam, etc. This city
is also embellished with numerous temples. The well-known ones are Jai
Siddheshwar temple, Kalkan Mandir, Tambeshwar Temple, Hanuman Mandir and
Bhittora Ghat Temple. All these sites are worth visiting. Bawani Imali is the
symbol of sacrifices of the freedom fighters. The ancient tree still exists and
people believe that the growth of tree has stopped after the massacre.
Though the city of
Fatehpur is not sports centric but like other parts of the country, people love
to play may be for recreation only. Cricket is the most loved sport in whole of
the country as well in this city. Famous sports in Fatehpur are Cricket,
Hockey, and Wrestling.
Fatehpur is lucky to
have at least one sports stadium within the city. It is the only place where
the players come up for practicing. This is also the only venue for sports
activities conducted in the city. Sports Stadium in Fatehpur:
- Fatehpur District Stadium
Fatehpur has some of
the finest sports academy for the players who wish to train themselves as a
better sportsperson. These academies provide all the essential sports
facilities along with opportunities to participate in different inter-city and
inter-state tournaments.
Sports Academy in Fatehpur:
- Dr. Gaur Hari Singhawa Sports Academy
- National Sports Academy
- Sudeva Sports Academy
There are few sports
coaches in the city of Fatehpur. These sports coaches however manage to give
the best of the coaching to the interested players and build up the sporting
spirit in them. Some of the famous Sports Coaches in Fatehpur are:
Fatehpur, a small and
developing city has not much of the sports facilities for the upcoming players
from the city. Though, it has a stadium, some academies and coaches as well but
that is not sufficient for the growth of sports in this region. The sports need
to fund by the government so that it could be improved in the city.