Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Aizawl)

Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is a multi-purpose 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, the 6th Prime Minister of India.^[3][4][5][6]

Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

Panoramic view of the stadium
Location	Salem Veng, Aizawl
Coordinates	23.714281°N 92.735391°E / 23.714281; 92.735391
Capacity	20,000
Field size	105.0 x 68.0 m
Surface	Astroturf
Tenants
Mizoram football team Aizawl FC Chanmari FC Mizoram Premier League

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]