President opens stadium of Kandy Municipal Council

The stadium of the Kandy Municipal Council built at a cost of Rs. 220 million in a land extent of 80 perches which had been used as a Cattle slaughter house for 145 years was opened by President Maithripala Sirisena on December 3.

The stadium includes facilities for badminton, table tennis, netball, volleyball etc and seating facilities for 2000 audience as well as facilities for seminars and ceremonies. Gymnasium and hostel facilities for athletes are also being provided at this stadium.