Khuman Lampak Main Stadium
Multi-sports stadium in Imphal, India
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The Khuman Lampak Main Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Imphal, in the Indian state of Manipur.[2][3][4][5] It is used mostly for football and athletics,[6] and hosts the majority matches of the Manipur State League.[7] The stadium holds 35,285 people and was built in 1999. This stadium lies inside the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. The stadium's record attendance was set in a football match between NEROCA FC and Indian Arrows (2–1; 2017–18 I-League season), with 35,285 people in attendance, on 5 January 2018.
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| Location | Imphal, Manipur, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°49′22″N 93°57′09″E |
| Owner | All Manipur Football Association |
| Capacity | 35,285 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1999 |
| Tenants | |
| India national football team (2023–present) NEROCA (2017–present) TRAU (2019–present)[1] Manipur State League Manipur football team Manipur women's football team | |
In March 2023, the stadium for the first time, hosted international matches, as India alongside Kyrgyz Republic and Myanmar appeared in games of Hero Tri-Nation Series.[8]
Stadium
It is a one-tier stadium with roofing only on the main stand.
History
Upgrade
On 25 May 2011, it was announced that the stadium would get floodlights and a new turf.[9]
Football matches
The Khuman Lampak Main Stadium hosts the home games of the local clubs NEROCA and TRAU who play in the I-League.[10] The Imphal Derby gained fame in 2022 during the 131st edition of Durand Cup when competitive football returned to the stadium after COVID-19 pandemic in India.[11][12] The Government of Manipur declared a half-holiday for all governmental and educational institutions in build-up to the match on 18 August,[13] where NEROCA defeated TRAU by 3–1 in Group-C opener.[14]
International matches
The stadium was venue of 2023 Tri-Nation Series, and hosted three international matches as India clinched title.[15][16][17]
| No. | Date | Tournament | Match | Result | Attendance | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 March 2023 | Hero Tri Nation Series | India vs Myanmar | 1–0 | 29,431 | [18] |
| 2 | 25 March 2023 | Myanmar vs Kyrgyzstan | 1–1 | 9,563 | ||
| 3 | 28 March 2023 | India vs Kyrgyzstan | 2–0 | 29,877 |