Sports
There are several cricket grounds located across the city, including the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium. The stadium features a swimming pool and a cricket academy. This stadium has served as venue for two one-day international cricket matches and several national sport events.
Patna Golf Club has a 165 acres (67 ha) course. Patna Indoor Stadium, also known as Rainbow Field, is an indoor and outdoor sporting complex and will be renamed after Abhinav Bindra, the Olympic gold medalist.
Coming 26 February 2012, Patna will host a 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) Patna Marathon. The event is being organised by the Bihar Entrepreneur Network in association with the Bihar Society, Karma Society, and other NGOs. A total of Rs.10 million will be distributed as prize money to the winners. Patna hosted the first ever woman's Kabaddi world cup.
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