Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl)

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Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
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Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl)
LocationSalem Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Coordinates 23°42′51″N92°44′07″E / 23.714281°N 92.735391°E / 23.714281; 92.735391
Capacity 20,000
Field size105.0 M X 68.0 M
Surface Astroturf
Tenants
Mizoram football team
Aizawl FC
Mizoram Premier League clubs

Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is an athletic stadium in Mualpui, Salem Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram, India. [1] [2] It is used mainly for football and athletics. This stadium is named after Rajiv Gandhi, 6th Prime Minister of India and currently it is the home stadium of I-League side Aizawl FC. [3] [4] The stadium is also used by clubs of the Mizoram Premier League. [5] [6]

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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. [7] The Stadium is used as home by Aizawl FC for I League games. [8]

History

The Foundation stone for Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Salem Veng, Mualpui, Aizawl was laid by Sonia Gandhi [9] on 6 March 2010 in presence of Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalthanhawla. [10] This complex was the venue for the 26th 2012 Northeast Games. [11]

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