Over 110 years ago, Baroda witnessed the introduction of polo, a game that became a cherished part of its cultural landscape. This tradition began when Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III observed the sport during a visit to Jodhpur and subsequently introduced it to Baroda. On his return, he initiated the game in the city, bringing in a polo expert to train…
Sports
The scheme for building a stadium in Baroda was a significant endeavour initiated by His late Highness Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III on February 1st, 1938, pending the finalisation of the site. In the pursuit of a suitable location, three potential sites were meticulously evaluated: one along the Jagannath Sadashiv Road beyond Pani-gate, another situated north of Arya Kanya Maha-Vidyalaya, and…