Govind Park
Govind Park during its revamp in 2023. | |
Interactive map of Govind Park Four R Stadium Govind Park | |
| Location | Ba, Ba Province, Fiji |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 17°32′17″S 177°41′28″E / 17.53806°S 177.69111°E |
| Owner | Ba Town Council[1] |
| Operator | Ba Town Council[1] |
| Capacity | 13,500 |
| Type | Multi-purpose stadium |
| Surface | Grass |
| Field shape | Rectangular |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 17 July 1976 |
| Renovated | 2016–2024 |
| Years active | 1976–2016; 2025–present[1] |
| Construction cost | FJ$13 million (redevelopment)[1] |
| Tenants | |
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Fijian Drua (2026–present) Ba | |
| Website | |
| batowncouncil.com.fj | |
Govind Park, known as the Four R Stadium Govind Park for sponsorship reasons,[2] is a multi-use rectangular stadium in Ba, Fiji.[3][4]
History
The stadium was officially opened on 17 July 1976 by the ex-president of Fiji Football Association, Manikam V. Pillay. It is named after one of the former mayors of Ba town, Kishore Govind.
In June 2011 it hosted the 2011 Kshatriya World Cup, in which Nadi Khatri won by beating Men In Black Ba 2-0 in the final.
Tournaments held
Govind Park has hosted football tournaments such as the Fiji Fact, Battle of the Giants and Inter District Championship.
References
- ^ a b c d "Govind Park Reopens as 'Four R Stadium' After $13 Million Redevelopment". Pacific Business Review. 1 August 2025. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Aiyush Kumar, Nikhil (14 July 2025). "New naming rights for Ba Stadium". FBC News. Fijian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 7 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ Brij V. Lal (2010). In the Eye of the Storm: Jai Ram Reddy and the Politics of Postcolonial Fiji. ANU E Press. p. 386. ISBN 978-1-921666-53-7. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ Guy Oliver (2006). Almanack of World Football 2007. Headline. ISBN 978-0-7553-1506-2. Retrieved 14 August 2013.