Kandahar’s new cricket ground, compliments of India, was inaugurated in the provincial capital on Monday – 16 months after construction work began on phase one of the project.
Kandahar Gets New Cricket Stadium, Thanks To India
Afghan Voice Agency(AVA) , 3 Apr 2018 - 17:40
Kandahar’s new cricket ground, compliments of India, was inaugurated in the provincial capital on Monday – 16 months after construction work began on phase one of the project.
AVA- The project entails three phases, including the pitch and stadium; an academy; and the guest house, gymnasium and swimming pool phase.
The cricket field was constructed on eighteen acres of land and has so far cost $618,000 USD, paid for by India.
Indian Ambassador to Kabul Manpreet Vohra, who attended the inauguration ceremony, praised Afghanistan for its cricket achievements and said his country was committed to further developing Kandahar’s cricket arena.
“This is my wish that this particular cricket stadium becomes the best, perhaps a flag-bearer, a trend-setter in Afghanistan. You have already heard we are committed to further development of this stadium, we are putting in another $360,0000 USD dollars to build a guest house and a gymnasium here,” said Vohra.
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