Stade Makis

Stade Makis

Kianja Makis
Address	Antananarivo Madagascar
Coordinates	18°54′S47°30′E / 18.900°S 47.500°E / -18.900; 47.500
Owner	Madagascan Rugby Federation
Capacity	15,000
Surface	Grass
Opened	15 December 2012 (2012-12-15)

Stade Makis is a stadium located in Antananarivo, Madagascar used for rugby union matches.

The stadium is located on a four-hectare plot in the western part of Antananarivo, four kilometers from the city center. It seats 15,000 people and includes locker rooms, a gym, and parking for 150 vehicles. It is also the headquarters of the Madagascan Rugby Federation. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

On 15 December 2012, the stadium was officially opened by the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, ^[4] who also laid the cornerstone a few months earlier. ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. "Brand new stadium opens in Madagascar". irb.com.
2. "A new rugby stadium in Antananarivo". confederation-africaine-rugby.com.
3. "Stade Makis rugby stadium unveiled in Madagascar". designcurial.com.
4. "Stade Makis de Madagascar : Toutes les photos en cinq albums". madagate.com (in French).
5. "Cérémonie officielle de pose de première pierre du Stade « MAKIS » à Andohatapenaka". tananews.com (in French).
6. "Madagascar: Rugby - Début de chantier pour le stade makis". fr.allafrica.com (in French).