MGR Race Course Stadium
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| Full name | MGR Race Course Stadium |
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| Location | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Coordinates | 9°33′45″N 78°05′00″E / 9.562415°N 78.083458°ECoordinates: 9°33′45″N 78°05′00″E / 9.562415°N 78.083458°E |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| Surface | Polyurethane |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2012 |
The MGR Race Course Stadium is a well-known[1] stadium in Madurai, India. It hosts several sporting events,[2] including both national and international Kabaddi Championships.[3] This stadium provides an attractive sports venue to its citizens, and adds a special feature to its home city . Recently, a paralympic sports meet was organized. Facilities at MGR Race Course Stadium include a world-class synthetic track. The stadium includes several other amenities for athletes, including badminton courts, basketball courts, a cricket field, a football field, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.[4][5]
References
- "Rs. 2.2 crores for MGR Race Course Stadium". The Hindu (Madurai). 29 May 2004. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- "IAF recruitment rally to be held in Madurai on July 22". The Times of India (Madurai). 22 June 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- "Kabaddi tournament was to be held in Madurai". The Hindu (Madurai). 1 March 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2012.