Editing Thiruvananthapuram (section)

== Sports ==
{{Main|Sports in Thiruvananthapuram}}
[[File:Greenfield International Stadium Kerala 2.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Sports Hub (Greenfield Stadium) during the [[New Zealand cricket team in India in 2017–18|India vs New Zealand T20]]]]
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The most popular sports in Thiruvananthapuram are [[cricket]] and [[Association football|football]]. The city hosted the first international cricket match in Kerala at the [[University Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)|University Stadium]] in 1984.<ref name="1stodi">{{cite news |last1=K |first1=Krishnachand |title=Thiruvananthapuram all set for T20 international cricket match |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2017/nov/06/thiruvananthapuram-all-set-for-t20-international-cricket-match-1692992.html |access-date=10 March 2018 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=6 November 2017}}</ref> The city also hosted the first [[Twenty20]] International cricket match in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |title=TVPM to host India-NZ T20 on November 7 |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/sports/cricket/2017/08/03/kerala-thiruvananthapuram-host-india-nz-t20-november.html |access-date=10 March 2018 |work=Malayala Manorama |date=3 August 2017}}</ref> The [[Kerala Cricket Association]] is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite web |title=Contact us |url=http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/ |website=Kerala Cricket Association |publisher=KCA |access-date=10 March 2018}}</ref> Prominent cricketers from Thiruvananthapuram include [[Sanju Samson]], [[Raiphi Gomez]], [[Ryan Ninan]], [[Aneil Nambiar]], [[K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan]], [[Rohan Prem]], [[Udiramala Subramaniam]], [[P. M. K. Mohandas]], [[Bhaskar Pillai]] and [[Padmanabhan Prasanth]]. The Sports Hub, University Stadium,<ref>{{cite web |title=University Stadium |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/58479.html |website=ESPN cricinfo |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> [[St Xavier's College Ground]],<ref>{{cite web |title=St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/1053905.html |website=ESPN cricinfo |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> KCA Cricket Stadium Mangalapuram,<ref>{{cite web |title=KCA Cricket Stadium – Mangalapuram |url=http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/kca-cricket-stadium-mangalapuram |website=KCA Website |publisher=Kerala Cricket Association |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Medical College ground<ref>{{cite web |title=Medical College Ground Profile |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/14/1237.html |website=Cricketarchive |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> and [[Vellyani Agricultural College Ground]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Vellyani Agricultural College Ground |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/ground/58481.html |website=ESPN cricinfo |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> are the main cricket grounds in the city. [[The Sports Hub, Trivandrum]], commonly known as Greenfield Stadium is one of the [[List of stadiums in India|largest cricket and football stadiums in India]].<ref name=grnfld>{{cite news |title=Greenfield Stadium Touching New Heights |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2015/jun/12/greenfield-stadium-touching-new-heights-754477.html |access-date=10 March 2018 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=12 June 2015}}</ref> Thiruvananthapuram hosted the [[2015 SAFF Championship]] at the Greenfield Stadium.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mohanarangan |first1=Vinayakk |title=SAFF Cup final, as it happened: Chhetri the match-winner as India reclaim title from Afghans |url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/saff-cup-final-india-vs-afghanistan-live-can-sunil-chhetri-and-co-halt-a-rampaging-afghan-side-2569120.html |access-date=10 March 2018 |work=Firstpost |date=3 January 2016}}</ref> [[SBI Kerala (Football Club)|SBI Kerala]], [[Titanium FC]], [[Kerala State Electricity Board|KSEB]], Kovalam FC and Travancore Royals FC are the major football clubs based in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chandran |first1=M.R. Praveen |title=Titanium football club to turn professional; plans to establish fan club |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/titanium-football-club-to-turn-professional-plans-to-establish-fan-club/article7533034.ece |access-date=10 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=29 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Chandran |first1=M.R. Praveen |title=Back in the game: Kerala Blasters and the second football revolution in Kerala |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/back-in-the-game-football-in-kerala/article22716585.ece |access-date=10 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=11 February 2018}}</ref> Football is usually played in the [[Greenfield International Stadium|Greenfield International Stadium(The Sports Hub)]], [[Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium]] and [[University Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)|University Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Chirag United holds Salgaocar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/chirag-united-holds-salgaocar/article2684728.ece |access-date=28 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=3 December 2011}}</ref> Prominent football players from Thiruvananthapuram include [[Jobby Justin]], [[Vinu Jose]], Thomas Sebastian, M Rajeev Kumar and Ganeshan.

The city has facilities to host most types of sports.<ref name=tvmsports>{{cite news |last1=M |first1=Athira |title=Come and play |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/check-out-worldclass-sporting-facilities-in-thiruvananthapuram/article8537094.ece |access-date=28 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=29 April 2016}}</ref> Thiruvananthapuram was one of the main venues for the [[2015 National Games of India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Venues |url=http://www.kerala2015.com/kerala2015/venues/ |website=2015 National Games of India |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> Athletic competitions are usually held at the [[University Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)|University Stadium]], [[Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium]] and [[Central Stadium (Thiruvananthapuram)|Central Stadium]].<ref>{{cite web |title=University Stadium |url=http://www.kerala2015.com/venues/university-stadium/ |website=National Games Kerala 2015 |publisher=35th National Games – Kerala 2015 |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> The Trivandrum Marathon is a [[marathon]] organised by the Trivandrum runners club every year.<ref>{{cite news |last1=V N |first1=Aswin |title=First-ever midnight marathon in Kerala |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/first-ever-midnight-marathon-in-kerala/article21310110.ece |access-date=27 March 2018 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=8 December 2017}}</ref> There will be two main races; a half marathon of 21&nbsp;km and a full marathon of 42.19&nbsp;km. A special 2&nbsp;km fun run is also organised for public participation.<ref>{{cite news |title=Trivandrum Marathon on December 9 midnight |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/trivandrum-marathon-on-december-9-midnight/articleshow/61937083.cms |access-date=27 March 2018 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=6 December 2017}}</ref> Trivand Run is another marathon conducted every January in the city.<ref>{{cite news |title=Run to raise funds for cancer treatment |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2018/jan/07/run-to-raise-funds-for-cancer-treatment-1747243.html |access-date=27 March 2018 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=8 January 2018}}</ref>

[[Jimmy George Indoor Stadium]] is a major indoor stadium in the state. It is used for conducting [[basketball]], [[volleyball]], [[table tennis]], [[gymnastics]], [[List of water sports|aquatics]] and [[martial arts]].<ref name=tvmsports/> The stadium has the first altitude-simulated training facility in South India, known as Astra.<ref>{{cite web |title=Astra |url=http://www.sportskerala.org/astra |website=Sports Kerala |access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> The major sports training and coaching institutions include the [[Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education]] (LNCPE), TOSS Academy and the Tenvic Sports Coaching Academy at the Sports Hub.<ref>{{cite news |title=Junior badminton league on July 30 at Greenfield |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2017/jul/25/junior-badminton-league-on-july-30-at-greenfield-1633002.html |access-date=28 March 2018 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=25 July 2017}}</ref>

Basketball tournaments are usually conducted by the schools in the city.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kazhakootam Sainik School wins basketball tournament |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2017/oct/30/kazhakootam-sainik-school-wins-basketball-tournament-1686665.html |access-date=27 March 2018 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=30 October 2017}}</ref> Thiruvananthapuram hosted the 61st National Shooting Championship at the Vattiyoorkavu Shooting Range.<ref>{{cite web |title=Information of NSF |url=http://www.thenrai.in/About_us.aspx?link=6 |website=The National Rifle Association of India |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> [[Surfing]] is also a popular sport on the beaches. Many surfing and [[standup paddleboarding]] tournaments are held in the city.<ref>{{cite news |title=National surfing contest begins at Kovalam |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/national-surfing-contest-begins-at-kovalam/article20611361.ece1 |access-date=27 March 2018 |work=The Hindu Businessline |date=3 May 2013}}</ref> The surf competitions are usually held on [[Kovalam Beach]] and [[Varkala Beach]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kovalam Surf Club: No school, no surfing |url=http://www.kovalamsurfclub.com/ |website=Kovalam Surf Club |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> [[Paragliding]] is another [[Extreme sport|adventure sport]] usually seen on Varkala Beach.<ref>{{cite news |title=5 Exquisite Places for your Next Solo Trip to South India! |url=https://www.news18.com/news/indiwo/travel-indiwo-5-exquisite-places-for-your-next-solo-trip-to-south-india-1677007.html |access-date=28 March 2018 |work=News 18 |date=2 March 2018}}</ref>

The [[Thiruvananthapuram Golf Club|SAI Trivandrum golf club]], established in 1850, is one of the oldest golf courses in India.<ref name=saigolf>{{cite web |title=History |url=http://saitrivandrumgolfclub.com/history/ |website=SAI Trivandrum Golf Club |publisher=Sports Authority of India |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> It is leased to the [[Sports Authority of India]].<ref name=saigolf/>

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|+ Professional sports clubs based in the city
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! Club !! Sport !! League !! Ground !! Established

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|Trivandrum Tuskers<ref>https://cricheroes.com/tournament/539054/trivandrum-tuskers-pl-season2/matches/past-matches {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref> || Cricket || SE Premier League || Trivandrum International Stadium || 2016
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|Trivandrum Royals<ref>https://www.trivandrumroyals.com/ {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref> || Cricket || Kerala Premier League || Trivandrum International Stadium || 2015
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|Trivandrum Komban FC<ref>https://kombansfc.com/ {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref> || Football ||Super Kerala League || Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium || 2024
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|Kovalam FC <ref>https://kovalamfc.com/ {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref>|| Football || Kerala Premier League || Kovalam Ground || 2010
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