R Premadasa Stadium opened by President
February 12, 2011 04:06 pm
The modernized R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium has been declared opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning. It has been reported that 1.2 billion rupees have been spent on this project.
Earlier this stadium could accommodate only 17,000 spectators. Now with the latest development, this stadium can accommodate more than 30,000 spectators.
Several matches of the upcoming 2011 World Cup are scheduled to be played on this ground. Many facilities including playground, rest rooms and media units have been developed at the venue.
Earlier this stadium could accommodate only 17,000 spectators. Now with the latest development, this stadium can accommodate more than 30,000 spectators.
Several matches of the upcoming 2011 World Cup are scheduled to be played on this ground. Many facilities including playground, rest rooms and media units have been developed at the venue.
