MGR Race Course Stadium

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MGR Stadium
Race Course Stadium
MGR Race Course Stadium
Full nameMGR Stadium
Location Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates 9°56′26″N78°08′36″E / 9.94054°N 78.14328°E / 9.94054; 78.14328
OwnerSport Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
Capacity 10,000 [1]
Acreage 26 acres
SurfacePolyurethane
Construction
Opened1970
Renovated2004, 2012

The MGR Race Course Stadium (also known as MGR Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Madurai, India. It hosts several sporting events, including both, national and international kabaddi championships. It has a seating capacity of 10,000 and features a 400m synthetic athletic track. Constructed in 1970 in an area of 26 acres (11 ha), the stadium is the main sports venue of Madurai that has facilities to host over 12 sport disciplines.

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History

It was established by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu in 1970. It is one of the main sport destination in Madurai that is used by about 3000 people per day. [2] In 2004, ₹2.2 crore (equivalent to ₹7.8 croreorUS$970,000 in 2023) was sanctioned by the state government for improving the infrastructure at the stadium. [3] It was renovated once again in 2012. [4]

It hosted the paralympic sports meeting, 1st South Zone Tamil Nadu Paralympic Swimming Championship in 2014. [5] A proposal for constructing gallery around its hockey ground [2] and for a shooting range were sent to government in 2014. [6]

Facilities

The stadium primarily used for hosting athletic events. [7] [8] Facilities at stadium include a 400m synthetic track for athletic events, four badminton courts, basketball courts, a cricket field, a football field, tennis courts, table tennis courts, volleyball court and a 25 metres (82 ft) swimming pool. [2] [9] It is also used to host other events such as kabaddi, powerlifting, and shooting in state and national levels. [8] [10] [11] The stadium also has a male hostel which houses 140 inmates practising athletics, badminton, basketball, hockey, volleyball and football. [2]

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