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Khuman Lampak Main Stadium

Coordinates:24°49′22″N93°57′09″E/ 24.8227°N 93.9525°E/24.8227; 93.9525
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Khuman Lampak Main Stadium
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LocationImphal,Manipur,India
Coordinates24°49′22″N93°57′09″E/ 24.8227°N 93.9525°E/24.8227; 93.9525
OwnerAll Manipur Football Association
Capacity35,285
SurfaceGrass
Opened1999
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

TheKhuman Lampak Main Stadiumis a multi-usestadiumlocated inImphal,in the Indian state ofManipur.[2][3][4][5]It is used mostly forfootballandathletics,[6]and hosts the majority matches ofManipur 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 betweenNEROCA FCandIndian Arrows(2–1;2017–18 I-Leagueseason), with 35,285 people in attendance, on 5 January 2018.

In March 2023, the stadium for the first time, hosted international matches, asIndiaalongsideKyrgyz RepublicandMyanmarappeared in games of Hero Tri-Nation Series.[8]

Stadium

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It is a one-tier stadium with roofing only on the main stand.

History

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Upgrade

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On 25 May 2011, it was announced that the stadium would get floodlights and a new turf.[9]

Football matches

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The Khuman Lampak Main Stadium hosts the home games of the local clubsNEROCAandTRAUwho play in the I-League.[10]The Imphal Derby gained fame in 2022 during the131st editionofDurand Cupwhen competitive football returned to the stadium afterCOVID-19 pandemic in India.[11][12]TheGovernment of Manipurdeclared 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

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The stadium was venue of2023 Tri-Nation Series,and hosted three international matches asIndiaclinched title.[15][16][17]

No. Date Tournament Match Result Attendance Ref.
1 22 March 2023 Hero Tri Nation Series IndiavsMyanmar 1–0 29,431 [18]
2 25 March 2023 MyanmarvsKyrgyzstan 1–1 9,563
3 28 March 2023 IndiavsKyrgyzstan 2–0 29,877

See also

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References

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  1. ^Saha, Aniket (8 January 2021)."I-League 2020-21 Team Profile: TRAU FC".footballexpress.in.Archived fromthe originalon 28 January 2021.Retrieved27 December2021.
  2. ^Arka Bhattacharya (1 December 2017)."For Manipur football, 8 World cuppers and I-League's Neroca can't hide the systematic rot setting in".Scroll.in.Archived fromthe originalon 2 October 2021.Retrieved2 October2021.
  3. ^"NISA emerge champions".telegraphindia.The Telegraph.10 October 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 5 April 2016.Retrieved21 March2016.
  4. ^Sharma, Amitabha Das (19 July 2022)."Durand Cup 2022: More teams, multi-city format".sportstar.thehindu.Kolkata:The Hindu.Sportstar.Archived fromthe originalon 20 July 2022.Retrieved20 July2022.
  5. ^Tarafdar, Veronica (30 March 2023)."In the last matchday of the I-League season, teams compete for improved Super Cup qualifying ranking".footballexpress.in.Football Express India. Archived fromthe originalon 7 April 2023.Retrieved13 April2023.
  6. ^"Khuman Lampak Main Stadium".khelnow.Khel Now. Archived fromthe originalon 28 July 2021.Retrieved28 July2021.
  7. ^Chaudhuri, Arunava (26 November 2016)."NEROCA win the 11th Manipur State League title!".arunfoot.Archived fromthe originalon 6 October 2020.Retrieved10 September2017.
  8. ^"Indian Football Team Players Pay Tribute to Late Legend Tulsidas Balaram Ahead of Kick-Off Against Kyrgyz Republic in Tri-Nation International Tournament 2023 (Watch Video)".latestly.LATESTLY. 28 March 2023. Archived fromthe originalon 28 March 2023.Retrieved28 March2023.
  9. ^"Khuman Lampak to get floodlights".The Telegraph.India. 26 May 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 20 July 2018.Retrieved19 July2018.
  10. ^"NEROCA VS. EAST BENGAL 0 - 2".soccerway.Archivedfrom the original on 1 August 2019.Retrieved15 July2019.
  11. ^Mohamed, Azhar (18 August 2022)."Durand Cup 2022: NEROCA FC vs TRAU FC preview, prediction and more".sportskeeda.Imphal, Manipur:Sportskeeda.Archived fromthe originalon 18 August 2022.Retrieved18 August2022.
  12. ^TAT Correspondent, 5:31 AM (18 August 2022)."Rajnath Singh to attend opening match of Manipur edition of Durand cup today".assamtribune.Imphal, Manipur:The Assam Tribune.Archived fromthe originalon 18 August 2022.Retrieved18 August2022.{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^Leivon, Jimmy (17 August 2022)."Durand Cup: Ahead of Manipur derby between TRAU and Neroca, state government declares half holiday".indianexpressews.Imphal, Manipur:The Indian Express.Archived fromthe originalon 17 August 2022.Retrieved18 August2022.
  14. ^"Highlights Durand Cup, NFC 3-1 TRAU: Neroca beats TRAU FC 3-1 in the Imphal Derby | Full Time! Neroca beats TRAU FC with a two-goal margin of victory".sportstar.thehindu.Imphal, Manipur:Sportstar.18 August 2022. Archived fromthe originalon 18 August 2022.Retrieved18 August2022.
  15. ^"Football-crazy Manipur gets ready to host Indian team for first time".sportstar.thehindu.Imphal: Sportstar. Press Trust of India. 21 March 2023. Archived fromthe originalon 29 March 2023.Retrieved29 March2023.
  16. ^Rawat, Akhil."India too good for Kyrgyz Republic; crowned Hero Tri-Nation champions in Imphal".AIFF. Archived fromthe originalon 28 March 2023.Retrieved28 March2023.
  17. ^Ghosh, Soumo."Stability and discipline fetched Hero Tri-Nation triumph, says Igor Stimac".AIFF. Archived fromthe originalon 29 March 2023.Retrieved29 March2023.
  18. ^"Anirudh Thapa strikes in India's win over Myanmar in Hero Tri-Nation opener".AIFF. 22 March 2023.Archivedfrom the original on 22 March 2023.Retrieved25 March2023.

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