LG Ladakh VK Saxena inaugurates India’s highest Astroturf football stadium in Leh

Kargil, May 14: The Union Territory of Ladakh is all set to script a new chapter in the sport of football with the completion of the country’s highest Astroturf stadium. Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurated India’s highest Astro Turf Football Ground at 11,500 ft, along with the newly-constructed VIP Stand and 8-lane synthetic athletic track at the Open Stadium, Leh. This modern sports infrastructure worth over Rs 30 crore, developed under the “Khelo India” scheme and Special Development Package, marks a new era of dreams, aspirations and opportunities for the people of Ladakh. The well-furnished open astro football turf stadium along with synthetic track under Khelo India Programme-an initiative of Government of India to revive the sports culture at the grass-root level by building strong framework for all sports and establish India as a great sporting nation.

The international standard football turf stadium is believed to be the country’s highest sports stadium located at an altitude of about 11,500 feet above sea level and has been constructed on 130 Kanals in the Spituk belt of the ‘Cold Desert’ and is ready to cater the soccer lovers and the spectators as well. “ Inaugurated India’s highest Astro Turf Football Ground at 11,500 ft, along with the newly-constructed VIP Stand and 8-lane synthetic athletic track at the Open Stadium, Leh. This modern sports infrastructure worth over Rs 30 crore, developed under the “Khelo India” scheme and Special Development Package, marks a new era of dreams, aspirations and opportunities for the people of Ladakh” LG Ladakh said.

LG said that For the first time, our youth now have access to international-level facilities within their own region. These world-class amenities will not only nurture discipline, confidence and a healthy lifestyle but also prepare athletes to compete nationally and internationally, while promoting sports tourism and economic growth. LG Saxena expressed sincere thanks and gratitude to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for his constant support to the development of Ladakh, adding that Together, we are committed to empowering our youth, strengthening unity, and building a vibrant sporting culture that will bring laurels to Ladakh and the nation.