Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
| Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium इंदिरा गांधी एथलेटिक स्टेडियम |
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| Opened | 2007 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
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| Gauhati Town Club (2011–) India national football team |
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Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium is a football stadium in Guwahati, India. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium holds 30,000 spectators. In 2007, it hosted the National Games of India. It is named after Indira Gandhi.
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[edit] Stadium
The stadium is a one tier stadium. With roofing only over the main stand. There is only a limited amount a seats in the main stand and the rest is just standing area.
The stadium pays tribute to the late Indira Gandhi who was the third prime minister in India before her assassination on October 31, 1984.
[edit] History
[edit] India Football Team
An international friendly between India and Malaysia was played at this stadium on 13 November 2011.
[edit] Major Football Matches
As well as local matches, the stadium will soon play host to major national and international matches.
| 13 November 2011 | India  |
1 - 1 |  Malaysia |
Guwahati | ||
| Stadium: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium |
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Coordinates: 26°6′56.41″N 91°45′37.07″E / 26.1156694°N 91.7602972°E
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