Full name Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Surface Astroturf | Field size 105.0 M X 68.0 M Capacity 20,000 | |
Location Salem Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram, India Address Salem Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram 796005 Similar Lammual, Kalyani Stadium, Tilak Maidan Stadium, East Bengal Ground, Mohammedan Sporting Ground | ||
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is a football stadium in Mualpui, Salem Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. It is used mainly for football and Athletic games.
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Stadium
The stadium is a two tier stadium. The stadium under construction will have a seating capacity of 20,000 spectators.
History
The Foundation stone for Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Salem Veng, Mualpui, Aizawl was laid by Sonia Gandhi on 6 March 2010 in presence of Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalthanhawla. So far, only the Western Gallery has been constructed, there are now plans to construct the Eastern Gallery along with lighting facility. This complex was the venue for the 26th 2012 Northeast Games.
References
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA