Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex

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Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex
Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex
AddressIndia
Location Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates 25°27′36″N81°50′33″E / 25.4599267°N 81.842595°E / 25.4599267; 81.842595
Owner Government of Uttar Pradesh
OperatorGovernment of Uttar Pradesh
Capacity 4,000
Field size60 m (200 ft) radius
Opened2006

Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex is an indoor arena located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The 4,000-seat stadium is only indoor stadium in city and was named after famous Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan who was born in the city. It is owned and managed by UP Sports Directorate. The stadium has facilities for games like basketball. [1] [2]

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