Stade George V Explained

New George V Stadium
Location:Barry Road
Curepipe
Mauritius
Coordinates:-20.3213°N 57.5297°W
Broke Ground:1954
Opened:1955
Renovated:9 August 2003
Construction Cost:Rs 135 million
Surface:Grass
Former Names:George V Stadium
Tenants:Mauritius national football team, Curepipe Starlight SC, AS de Vacoas-Phoenix
Capacity:6500

New George V Stadium is a football stadium in Curepipe, Mauritius. The stadium holds 6,500 people.[1]

History

The construction of the George V Stadium started in 1954 and the stadium was ready in 1955.[2] In November 2002, the old stadium was demolished and the new stadium was opened in August 2003 and it was renamed as the New George V Stadium. It was used in the Indian Ocean Island Games in 2003 and has been the national team's home ground ever since. However, some matches are also played at the Anjalay Stadium.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: World Stadiums - Stadiums in Mauritius.
  2. http://www.mauritiusfootball.com/mf-history.php History of football in Mauritius