Govind Park
Appearance
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
[edit]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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
Tournaments held
[edit]Govind Park has hosted football tournaments such as the Fiji Fact, Battle of the Giants and Inter District Championship.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
