Patiala is the city located in the Indian state of Punjab. It was Maharaj Bhupinder Singh who gave Patiala state a prominent place in the political map of India. The river Ghaggar is the most important water channel of the city.
Being a part of Punjab, the city of Patiala is also a famous tourist destination. It is crowded with tourists from all parts of the country. It is important from religious point of view as well as historical point of view. Places to visit in Patiala are Gurudwara Dukh Niwaran Sahab, Gurudwara Moti Bagh Sahib, Bahadurgarh Fort, Qila Mubaraq Complex, Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens, National Institute of Sports, etc.
Patiala is home to numerous inter-state sporting teams in tournaments like Black Elephants. Famous sports in Patiala are cricket, volleyball, hockey, handball, basketball, athletics, weight lifting etc. Among the traditional sports in Patiala the mot played one is kho-kho, cycling, wrestling, etc. The city has got many sports stadiums where various events related to sports are organized. They host various sports tournaments and matches for the state. Sports Stadium in Patiala:
- GMADA Sports Complex
- Hockey Stadium
- Yadavindra Stadium
Patiala has some of the finest sports academy for the players in the city. These academies provide all the essential sports facilities along with opportunities to participate in different matches.
Sports Academy in Patiala:
Sports and games play a vital role in person’s physical and mental growth. The sports coaches are therefore must to get the best sports coaching. Patiala has also got the best sports coaches within the city who train the players into a better sportsperson. Some of the important Sports Coaches in Patiala are:
Patiala has the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports which is Asia's largest Sports Institute, whose descendants dedicated this complex for the promotion of sports to the people of India. Overall it can be said that Patiala has good sports facility and well built sports infrastructure. The latest addition to sports is the state-of-the-art shotgun shooting ranges housing New Moti Bagh Gun Club at village Maine.