George V Stadium
Stadium in Curepipe, Mauritius
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Stade George V is a football stadium in Curepipe, Mauritius. The New George V Stadium has a capacity of 6,500.[2]
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 Interactive map of Stade George V | |
Former names | George V Stadium [1] |
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| Location | Barry Road Curepipe Mauritius |
| Coordinates | 20°19′16.56″S 57°31′46.74″E |
| Capacity | 6,500 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 1954 |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Renovated | 9 August 2003 |
Cost | Rs 135 million |
| Tenants | |
| Mauritius national football team, Curepipe Starlight SC, AS de Vacoas-Phoenix | |
History
The construction of the George V Stadium started in 1954 and the stadium was ready in 1955.[1] 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.