MGR Race Course Stadium

MGR Race Course Stadium
Construction
Full name	MGR Race Course Stadium
Location	Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates	9°33′45″N 78°05′00″E / 9.562415°N 78.083458°E / 9.562415; 78.083458Coordinates: 9°33′45″N 78°05′00″E / 9.562415°N 78.083458°E / 9.562415; 78.083458
Capacity	10,000
Surface	Polyurethane
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 meeting 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.

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.

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