Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to contribute Rs 60 crore

Exam-focused facts from the 22 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government to provide Rs 60 crore for constructing an international cricket stadium in Gorakhpur.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The proposed stadium will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators and will be developed fully in line with international standards.
The project is targeted for completion by December 2027.