MGR Race Course Stadium
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. In 2004, ₹2.2 crore (equivalent to ₹7.8 crore or US$930,000 in 2023) was sanctioned by the state government for improving the infrastructure at the stadium. It was renovated once again in 2012.
It hosted the paralympic sports meeting, 1st South Zone Tamil Nadu Paralympic Swimming Championship in 2014. A proposal for constructing gallery around its hockey ground and for a shooting range were sent to government in 2014.
Facilities
The stadium primarily used for hosting athletic events. 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. It is also used to host other events such as kabaddi, powerlifting, and shooting in state and national levels. The stadium also has a hostel which houses up to 140 people.
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