Multi-sports stadium in Imphal, India
TheKhuman Lampak Main Stadium is a multi-usestadium located inImphal , in the Indian state ofManipur .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] football andathletics ,[ 6] Manipur State League .[ 7] NEROCA FC andIndian Arrows (2–1;2017–18 I-League season), with 35,285 people in attendance, on 5 January 2018.
In March 2023, the stadium for the first time, hosted international matches, asIndia alongsideKyrgyz Republic andMyanmar appeared in games of Hero Tri-Nation Series.[ 8]
It is a one-tier stadium with roofing only on the main stand.
On 25 May 2011, it was announced that the stadium would get floodlights and a new turf.[ 9]
The Khuman Lampak Main Stadium hosts the home games of the local clubs NEROCA and TRAU who play in the I-League.[ 10] 131st edition ofDurand Cup when competitive football returned to the stadium afterCOVID-19 pandemic in India .[ 11] [ 12] Government of Manipur declared a half-holiday for all governmental and educational institutions in build-up to the match on 18 August,[ 13] [ 14]
International matches [ edit ] The stadium was venue of2023 Tri-Nation Series , and hosted three international matches asIndia clinched title.[ 15] [ 16] [ 17]
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