In 1954, a group of merchants and artisans opened stalls selling clothes, accessories and other items near the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. In the decades since, the Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy Market, more popularly known as the Maidan Market, has become the biggest hub for sports goods in the country. With some 449 stalls, about 80 per cent of them sell sports items and goods. Take a virtual walk through the market in this photo essay and make an in-person visit the next time you find yourself in Kolkata.
A Stroll Through Kolkata's Maidan Market
The City of Joy has the largest sports goods market in the country and is a must-visit for sport lovers of all stripes. Take a virtual walk through the market courtesy of Debjeet Kundu
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A shop at displaying its wares Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Footballs on display at the market make a perfect souvenir Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Out of the nearly 450 shops in the market, over 250 sell various sports items, a claim some say is a Guinness World record Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
A shop selling jerseys Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
A jersey in the making Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
A shop selling the Brazilian football team jersey Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Trophies ready to be customized and sold Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Bats on sale at the Maidan Market Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Few things give as much pleasure as handling a new leather ball Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
A shopper at Dasgupta Sports Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Get a first-hand tutorial in taking care of your sports equipment and see them get repaired too Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
A Maidan Market shopper photographing shoes Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
Varied stock at a Maidan Market store Copyright: Debjeet Kundu
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