Sports in Purnia

Cricket in Purnia   

Purnia has local level cricket clubs where this sport is promoted on various occasions.  This place has produced many local level and national level cricketers. Former cricketer Kirtivardhan Bhagwat Jha Azad was born in Purnia on 2 January 1959 who played 7 Tests and 25 ODIs during the period 1980 to 1986 on national level. Many other cricketers have emerged from this place who participates in the state and local level cricket matches. Although no well-organized cricket stadium has been developed yet but Purnia offers ample opportunity to the emerging crickets to hone them in this game through inter-city and state level competitions. Locally developed stadiums cater to the needs of offering ample choice to cricketers to play games in Purrnia on regular intervals.

Football in Purnia 

Football is one of the most sought after games in and around Purnia region. This city has several football clubs that promote football game. Such clubs groom young footballers to play on local and state levels. In fact such clubs are sought after in the region for being popular training centers. They not only promote players but also encourage them to represent the region on state level games. Students from educational institutions especially schools and colleges from Purnia take keen interest in this game. Football remains a popular gaming practice in this area since decades.

Basketball in Purnia

Like other games, Purnia based youths take interest in the basketball game as well. Both boys and girls have separate basketball teams. Players participate in this game on the regular intervals as and when the local bodies and authorities organize competitions for this purpose.  This game has attained popularity in the region and seeks attention of many sports lovers. Local sports clubs promote such games to prepare youths to play on state and national levels.
  

Famous Sports Personalities in Purnia

Purnia has remained the center of attraction as birthplace of many eminent sports personalities of Bihar in India. Some of them have even attained national recognition. Former cricketer Kirtivardhan Bhagwat Jha Azad belonged to Purnia. Likewise, other famous cricketer of state and national repute, Syed Saba Karim was born in Purnia. This city has been promoting other games as well and sportspersons from here are marking their place in the region and have emerged on state and national levels.

Fitness Centers in Purnia

Being a small city, Purnia doesn’t have huge sports stadiums and playgrounds. The famous Indira Gandhi Stadium in Purnia is known for hosting games activities of all natures on regular basis. It is one of the famous playgrounds in district headquarters city Purnia where games are organized throughout the year.

Indira Gandhi Stadium in Purnia
Address: Pratap Nagar, Purnea, Bihar 854301
Phone: 094702 59913

However, it has several fitness centres where men and women of all age groups can get a membership and join regular fitness programs:
 
Fitness World
Purnia City, Bihar
 
Nundy Fitness
Purnia City, Bihar

Nova Fitness
Purnia City, Bihar

Purnea Ladies Fitness Center
Postmartam Road, Line Bazar, Purnia (Bihar)