Raj Rangasala (Nepali: राज रङ्गशाला; English: Raj Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Rajbiraj, Saptari. The stadium is located in the central part of the city and has a seating capacity of 7,000.[2] The stadium was built in 1979 in 2 bigha 7 katha and 4 dhur. It is the biggest stadium in Saptari district. The rangasala is named after Rajbiraj city.
राज रङ्गशाला | |
Location | Rajbiraj, Saptari, Nepal |
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Coordinates | 26°32′34″N 86°44′50″E / 26.54279°N 86.74715°E |
Owner | Government of Nepal |
Operator | Saptari sports Association |
Capacity | 7,000 (as of 2020) |
Surface | grass |
Construction | |
Built | 1979[1] |
Opened | 1982 |
History
editThe rangasala is one of the oldest stadiums in Nepal.[1]The then governor of Saptari Badahakim Lakshya Bahadhur Gurung initiated building the stadium for sporting events in Rajbiraj in 1979.
Sports Event
edit- PM Cup 2073
References
edit- ^ a b "सम्बन्धित निकायले ध्यान नदिँदा राजरङ्गशाला गौचरणमा परिणत" [Rajbiraj Rangasala turning into cow field]. Annapurna TV (in Nepali). Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- ^ Yadav, Shyamsundar (2016-02-16). "प्राविधिक टोलीद्वारा राज रङ्गशाला अवलोकन" [Raj Rangasala supervised by technical unit]. News Today (in Nepali). Retrieved 2022-10-21.